This sbir effort is intended to develop a FOD detection and localization system to communicate FOD information to an autonomous electric vehicle for FOD removal and meets all requirements of DAF…
Active Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- FA560625P0008
- Awardee
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Architecture Technology Inc. UEI U2DYBLL85L56
- Awarding agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,799,988
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,799,987.85 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 47% 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 · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Architecture Technology Inc., a small business headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has been awarded a $1.80M firm fixed-price purchase order by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection and localization system under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, addresses Air Force Research Laboratory SBIR Topic AF231-0014 and focuses on developing a static detection system capable of identifying FOD and communicating its location to autonomous electric vehicles for removal operations. The effort is scheduled for completion by December 30, 2027, with work performed at the contractor's Eden Prairie, Minnesota facility.
Architecture Technology Inc. has demonstrated significant expertise in federal research and development initiatives, particularly through its extensive portfolio of SBIR Phase I, II, and III projects with defense and civilian agencies. The company's technical capabilities span networking, communications, aviation systems, and advanced engineering—competencies directly applicable to this FOD detection initiative. The contractor maintains strategic positioning within federal technology development through key indefinite delivery vehicles, including a Basic Ordering Agreement with the Naval Air Warfare Center and a $1 billion blanket purchase agreement with the FAA's eFAST program, underscoring its operational capability to execute complex research and development efforts for government customers.
Description
This sbir effort is intended to develop a FOD detection and localization system to communicate FOD information to an autonomous electric vehicle for FOD removal and meets all requirements of DAF sbir topic AF231-0014 (static detection system).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA560625P0008?
FA560625P0008 was awarded to Architecture Technology Inc. by Air Forces Europe and Africa (Air Force) on September 30, 2025.
How much is contract FA560625P0008 worth?
The government has obligated $1,799,988 on FA560625P0008.
Which agency awarded contract FA560625P0008?
Air Forces Europe and Africa (Air Force) awarded FA560625P0008, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA560625P0008 competed?
The extent of competition for FA560625P0008 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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