Laser welding with dynamic beam shaping for thick nickel-based superalloys
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239425PB010
- Awardee
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Photon Automation Inc. UEI D2CZLTVF8GY8
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $196,674
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $196,673.58 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)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 39 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Greenfield, IN 46140, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase I
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $196,673.58 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contract to Photon Automation Inc. under a Total Small Business set aside. The firm fixed-price purchase order, with an ultimate completion date of February 15, 2026, supports research and development of laser welding technology with dynamic beam shaping capabilities designed for thick nickel-based superalloys. This work will be performed in Greenfield, Indiana, and represents an early-stage technology development effort funded by the Department of Defense.
STTR Phase I awards are designed to support innovative research concepts from small businesses and academic research institutions, with a focus on technology development that has potential military applications. The advancement of laser welding techniques for superalloys is relevant to aerospace and defense manufacturing, as these materials are critical components in aircraft engines and other high-performance systems. The dynamic beam shaping capability would enable more precise welding control, potentially improving joint quality and structural integrity in demanding applications within the Air Force's operational and developmental programs.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239425PB010?
FA239425PB010 was awarded to Photon Automation Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 15, 2025.
How much is contract FA239425PB010 worth?
The government has obligated $196,674 on FA239425PB010.
Which agency awarded contract FA239425PB010?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239425PB010, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239425PB010 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239425PB010 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 39 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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