The main purpose of phase I is to develop necessary plans and concept designs for the proposed 5G-based space data transport or capability to demonstrate its viability.
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA254125PB043
- Awardee
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A10 Systems Inc. UEI K7G4YKXUCSE3
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $179,612
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $179,612.00 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Lowell, MA 01854, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $179,612 firm fixed-price purchase order to A10 Systems Inc. (doing business as Airanaculus) on June 1, 2025, for Phase I development of plans and concept designs to demonstrate the viability of a 5G-based space data transport capability. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by December 1, 2025, and will be performed at the company's facility in Lowell, Massachusetts. A10 Systems Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business, brings relevant expertise in advanced communications and wireless technologies from its extensive portfolio of Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer contracts supporting defense and aerospace applications.
This Phase I effort aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's focus on next-generation communications infrastructure and space capabilities. A10 Systems Inc. has demonstrated consistent capability in developing innovative communications solutions through prior federal contracts, including projects such as lunar surface communications systems and intelligent network slicing platforms. The company's track record of delivering advanced research and development in spectrum dominance and wireless communications positions it to effectively conduct the conceptual and planning work required to assess the feasibility of integrating 5G technology for space-based data transport operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA254125PB043?
FA254125PB043 was awarded to A10 Systems Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on June 1, 2025.
How much is contract FA254125PB043 worth?
The government has obligated $179,612 on FA254125PB043.
Which agency awarded contract FA254125PB043?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254125PB043, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA254125PB043 competed?
The extent of competition for FA254125PB043 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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