Picasso - physics-based and in-situ composite analysis

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA865021F5237
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,499,985

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
  • $3,499,985.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $3,499,998.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 3 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Kettering, OH 45432, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00022 $57,000
Funding Only Action P00021 $332,500
Funding Only Action P00020 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions (picasso)blue $568,259
Funding Only Action P00019 · Picasso blue - incremental funding $400,000
Funding Only Action P00018 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation $307,495
Funding Only Action P00017 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions-blue $95,000
Funding Only Action P00016 $330,000
Funding Only Action P00014 -$5,525
Funding Only Action P00013 $250,000
Funding Only Action P00012 $5,525
Funding Only Action P00011 $5,525
Funding Only Action P00010 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation $235,000
Other Administrative Action P00009 · Physicsd-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions blue $0
Funding Only Action P00008 $150,000
Other Administrative Action P00007 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions blue $0
Funding Only Action P00006 · Picasso blue $75,000
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00005 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions (picasso-blue) $0
Funding Only Action P00004 · Advanced characterization of materials $12,000
Funding Only Action P00003 · Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation $200,000
Funding Only Action P00002 · Picasso blue - if $327,206
Funding Only Action P00001 · If - picasso blue $55,000
Original award $100,000
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About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $3.5M delivery order to Bluehalo, LLC on December 30, 2020, for Physics-Based and In-Situ Composite Analysis and Simulation Solutions (PICASSO) Blue. This cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order, which extends through March 31, 2026, supports advanced composite material research and characterization efforts at Bluehalo's Kettering, Ohio facility. The contract carries no small business set-aside designation, reflecting Bluehalo's established competitive position as a prime contractor specializing in advanced materials science, aerospace technologies, and research infrastructure for the Department of Defense. The work aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader investment in materials characterization and computational analysis capabilities for next-generation aerospace and defense applications.

Bluehalo issued a subcontract to Netzsch Instruments North America, LLC on August 17, 2023, for the purchase of a thermogravimetric analyzer, a specialized thermal analysis instrument critical for characterizing composite material properties and thermal behavior. This equipment acquisition supports the scientific objectives of the PICASSO program by enabling precise material assessment and performance evaluation. Bluehalo's extensive federal contracting history—including over $1 billion in aggregate contract awards and seven active indefinite delivery vehicles with the Air Force Research Laboratory—demonstrates the company's sustained role as a key research and development partner for defense materials science initiatives. The subcontractor, Netzsch Instruments, is a leading supplier of advanced analytical instrumentation with a strong federal presence serving NASA, the Department of the Navy, NIST, and other agencies through both prime contracts and subcontracting relationships.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA865021F5237?

FA865021F5237 was awarded to Bluehalo, LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on December 30, 2020.

How much is contract FA865021F5237 worth?

The government has obligated $3,499,985 on FA865021F5237. Its potential value, with all options, is $3,499,998.

Is contract FA865021F5237 an order under another contract?

Yes. FA865021F5237 is a delivery order under FA865021D5236, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract FA865021F5237 competed?

The extent of competition for FA865021F5237 was full and open competition. The government received 3 offers.

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