Molecular propellant hall effect thruster for enabling multi-mode missions
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864921P1574
- Awardee
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Earth Observant Inc. UEI WKN6D31DBL69
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $749,802
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $749,802.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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 · 297 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- El Granada, CA 94018, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $749,802 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $749.8K Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract to Earth Observant Inc., a California-based aerospace and defense technology developer, for the development of a molecular propellant hall effect thruster designed to enable multi-mode spacecraft missions. The firm-fixed-price contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on September 1, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of December 19, 2025. Work will be performed at the company's facility in El Granada, California.
This Phase II award represents a significant investment in advanced electric propulsion technology, building upon successful Phase I research outcomes. Hall effect thrusters are critical components for modern spacecraft, offering efficient in-space propulsion for extended mission durations and multi-objective operations. Earth Observant's focus on molecular propellant variants suggests innovation aimed at improving specific impulse, thrust efficiency, or operational flexibility for defense space applications. The SBIR program designation underscores the Air Force's commitment to leveraging small business innovation for next-generation propulsion capabilities that support the Department of Defense's evolving space priorities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864921P1574?
FA864921P1574 was awarded to Earth Observant Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on September 1, 2021.
How much is contract FA864921P1574 worth?
The government has obligated $749,802 on FA864921P1574.
Was contract FA864921P1574 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864921P1574 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 297 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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