Small business innovation research direct to phase II proposal F2D-14164 - an in-situ repair system for stress-induced fatigue cracks in aircraft metal parts based on electrochemical deposition
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA680024P0030
- Awardee
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Grapheno, LLC UEI YKPQU2RGB1M6
- Awarding agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,800,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,799,999.98 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 12 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Forbing, LA 71106, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,800,000 |
About this award
Grapheno, LLC, a small business, received a $1.8M direct Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on August 26, 2024. The contract, designated F2D-14164, focuses on developing an in-situ repair system for stress-induced fatigue cracks in aircraft metal parts utilizing electrochemical deposition technology. Work will be performed in Shreveport, Louisiana, with an ultimate completion date of November 26, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order under the Total Small Business set-aside program.
This SBIR Phase II award supports the advancement of innovative aerospace maintenance capabilities through AFRL's research and development initiatives. The electrochemical deposition approach represents a novel solution for addressing fatigue crack damage in aircraft structures, potentially offering operational and cost benefits by enabling in-situ repairs without requiring extensive part removal or replacement. The direct Phase II designation indicates that the technology has already demonstrated promising feasibility in an earlier phase, warranting progression to this advanced development stage focused on further refinement and technical maturation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA680024P0030?
FA680024P0030 was awarded to Grapheno, LLC by Global Strike Command (Air Force) on August 26, 2024.
How much is contract FA680024P0030 worth?
The government has obligated $1,800,000 on FA680024P0030.
Which agency awarded contract FA680024P0030?
Global Strike Command (Air Force) awarded FA680024P0030, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA680024P0030 competed?
The extent of competition for FA680024P0030 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 12 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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