This task order is for the order of one accelerated interior payload launch with a launch date of march 2025.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945325FX009
- Awardee
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Varda Space Industries, Inc. UEI J3R2KNLS7GE4
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,970,847
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,970,847.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- El Segundo, CA, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $4,970,847 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a delivery order to Varda Space Industries, Inc. on December 11, 2024, valued at $4.97 million under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase III. This task order calls for one accelerated interior payload launch scheduled for March 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 29, 2025. The contract is a firm fixed-price delivery order with no small business set-aside designation, and performance will take place at Varda's facility in El Segundo, California.
Varda Space Industries is a small business aerospace manufacturer specializing in orbital technologies and space-based services, including orbital manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules. This delivery order represents a continuation of Varda's existing work with AFRL under the SBIR program and leverages the company's $48 million indefinite delivery contract with AFRL for integrating and flight testing government-furnished payloads on commercial orbital reentry missions. The task order exemplifies AFRL's investment in innovative commercial space capabilities and Varda's demonstrated expertise in providing advanced payload integration and launch services to support federal space technology development and demonstration objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945325FX009?
FA945325FX009 was awarded to Varda Space Industries, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on December 11, 2024.
How much is contract FA945325FX009 worth?
The government has obligated $4,970,847 on FA945325FX009.
Is contract FA945325FX009 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA945325FX009 is a delivery order under FA945325DX001, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA945325FX009 competed?
The extent of competition for FA945325FX009 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources.
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