Little horned OWL
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865018F2501
- Awardee
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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation UEI T9XKQSKMW4J1 Part of Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,932,518
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,932,518.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Air Force Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- El Segundo, CA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $794,396 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $539,317 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $121,756 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $566,367 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $510,682 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,400,000 |
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About this award
The Little Horned Owl (LHO) delivery order was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation on April 3, 2018, under the Aerospace Systems Air Platform Technology Research (ASAPTR) indefinite delivery vehicle. This cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order carries a ceiling value of $4.93 million and is scheduled for completion by March 13, 2026. The contract supports the U.S. Air Force and will be performed at Northrop Grumman's facility in El Segundo, California. No small business set-aside was applied to this award, reflecting the company's competitive standing as a large business prime contractor in the defense and aerospace sectors.
The contract leverages a multi-tier subcontracting structure involving specialized aerospace and technology vendors. Scaled Composites, LLC, a Northrop Grumman subsidiary based in Mojave, California, provides major system and subsystem engineering and technical services, drawing on its expertise in aerospace prototype development and specialized technical support. American Lithium Energy Corp., a small business innovator in advanced battery technologies, was awarded a subcontract in September 2022 for batteries and generators. Additionally, Techsburg, a small business research and engineering firm headquartered in Virginia, contributes laboratory and scientific services. This subcontracting approach enables LHO to integrate advanced aerospace components, energy storage solutions, and specialized engineering capabilities in support of Air Force research and development objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| American Lithium Energy Corp. | $67,200 | |
| Scaled Composites, LLC | $800 | |
| Scaled Composites, LLC | $4 | |
| Scaled Composites, LLC | $26,422 | |
| Technology In Blacksburg, Inc. | $594,698 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865018F2501?
FA865018F2501 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on April 3, 2018.
How much is contract FA865018F2501 worth?
The government has obligated $4,932,518 on FA865018F2501.
Which agency awarded contract FA865018F2501?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA865018F2501, with funding from Air Force (Department of Defense).
Is contract FA865018F2501 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA865018F2501 is a delivery order under FA865017D2719, an indefinite delivery contract, on Aerospace Systems Air Platform Technology Research (ASAPTR).
Was contract FA865018F2501 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865018F2501 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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