Airborne warning and control system diminished manufacturing sources replacement of avionics for global operation and navigation small business innovative research phase III follow-on
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA862125FB012
- Awardee
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Bihrle Applied Research Inc. UEI M5AKXCM37D31
- Awarding agency
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AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $810,098
Award facts
- Contract value 50% obligated
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- $810,098.00 Current, with exercised options
- $1,622,366.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Aeronautical Systems Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Available for Competition · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Hampton, VA 23666, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase III
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $20,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $389,878 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $400,220 |
About this award
The U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center awarded a $1.62M firm fixed-price delivery order to Bihrle Applied Research Inc., a small business based in Hampton, Virginia, under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase III program. This contract, effective March 1, 2025, with completion targeted for February 28, 2027, supports the Airborne Warning and Control System Diminished Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operation and Navigation initiative. The award was not set aside exclusively for small businesses, indicating open competition. Bihrle Applied Research Inc. will perform the work at its Hampton facility, leveraging its specialized expertise in aeronautical research, flight dynamics simulation, and advanced avionics development for military aviation platforms.
This contract represents a continuation of Bihrle Applied Research Inc.'s strategic partnership with Air Force Materiel Command's Aeronautical Systems Center, building on the company's existing $5M Basic Ordering Agreement awarded in May 2021. The contractor has previously delivered significant STTR and research development efforts for the Air Force, including related work on the Airborne Warning and Control System program valued at approximately $3.4M. The company's focus on innovative technological solutions for military aviation, combined with its established track record in SBIR/STTR programs, positions it to advance critical avionics capabilities for airborne warning and control systems requiring modern, reliable manufacturing sources.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA862125FB012?
FA862125FB012 was awarded to Bihrle Applied Research Inc. by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on March 1, 2025.
How much is contract FA862125FB012 worth?
The government has obligated $810,098 on FA862125FB012. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,622,366.
Which agency awarded contract FA862125FB012?
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA862125FB012, with funding from Aeronautical Systems Center (Air Force Materiel Command).
Is contract FA862125FB012 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA862125FB012 is a delivery order under FA862121G0017, a basic ordering agreement.
Was contract FA862125FB012 competed?
The extent of competition for FA862125FB012 was not available for competition. The government received 1 offer.
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