Novel pointing enabling compact high bandwidth communications
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864924P0020
- Awardee
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Light Steering Technologies Inc. UEI YQWDNPJGM3P9
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,250,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,250,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 603 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Manchester, NH 03103, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,250,000 |
About this award
Light Steering Technologies Inc., a Manchester, New Hampshire-based small business, received a $1.25 million firm fixed price purchase order from the Air Force Research Laboratory under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II program. This total small business set-aside contract, awarded on November 20, 2023, supports the development of novel pointing technology designed to enable compact high bandwidth communications systems. The work is expected to be completed by March 16, 2026 and aims to provide warfighters with enhanced connectivity capabilities through advanced beam steering and pointing solutions.
The contract represents the Air Force's investment in responsive space capabilities and advanced imaging systems. Light Steering Technologies Inc. brings specialized expertise in high-speed beam steering systems and multi-axis scanner technologies for aerospace applications, leveraging innovations such as their Lateral Unconstrained Magnetic Joint technology. This award is consistent with the company's recent portfolio of SBIR Phase II projects with the Air Force Research Laboratory focused on responsive space imaging, pointing, and tracking capabilities, reflecting the service's broader strategic interest in developing more agile and responsive space assets for operational superiority.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864924P0020?
FA864924P0020 was awarded to Light Steering Technologies Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on November 20, 2023.
How much is contract FA864924P0020 worth?
The government has obligated $1,250,000 on FA864924P0020.
Was contract FA864924P0020 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864924P0020 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 603 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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