C-17 load alleviating wing pathfinder

Ended Awarded

Contract number
FA701425F0315
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$907,609

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$907,609.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AG32 Energy R&D Services; Emergency Energy Preparedness; Applied Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Competed under SAP Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
WPAFB, OH 45433, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $907.6K delivery order to Connected Alliances LLC for the C-17 Load Alleviating Wing Pathfinder project, with an ultimate completion date of July 11, 2026. This firm fixed-price delivery order was awarded competitively without set-aside designation to the woman-owned small business based in Laconia, New Hampshire. Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The C-17 Load Alleviating Wing initiative focuses on advanced research and development related to the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft, with this pathfinder effort likely supporting technology demonstration, structural analysis, or operational testing activities.

Connected Alliances LLC brings substantial relevant experience in Air Force technical support and program management, holding three significant indefinite delivery vehicle contracts valued at approximately $300M collectively that enable task order issuance across multiple Air Force commands. The company's prior work includes pilot production process improvements, technology evaluation, and technical support services across Air Mobility Command and other Air Force organizations. This delivery order leverages the firm's established capabilities in research support and technical consulting to advance the Load Alleviating Wing technology development initiative under the Air Force Research Laboratory's portfolio.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA701425F0315?

FA701425F0315 was awarded to Connected Alliances LLC by District Washington (Headquarters Air Force) on September 12, 2025.

How much is contract FA701425F0315 worth?

The government has obligated $907,609 on FA701425F0315.

Which agency awarded contract FA701425F0315?

District Washington (Headquarters Air Force) awarded FA701425F0315, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Is contract FA701425F0315 an order under another contract?

Yes. FA701425F0315 is a delivery order under FA701425D0008, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract FA701425F0315 competed?

The extent of competition for FA701425F0315 was competed under sap.

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