Lowering F135 integrally bladed rotor sustainment costs with smartblend

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA864924P0407
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$745,412

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$745,412.00 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)
PSC
AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 692 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

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About this award

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $745,412 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract to Blade Diagnostics Corporation, a self-certified small disadvantaged business, to continue development of the SMARTBLEND non-destructive evaluation technology. The SMARTBLEND system is designed to lower sustainment costs for integrally bladed rotors, particularly those used in the F135 turbofan engine that powers the F-35 aircraft. This contract follows previous SBIR Phase I and II awards to Blade Diagnostics for SMARTBLEND technology. The company has established itself as a key contributor to aircraft engine testing and sustainment programs for the Department of Defense.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA864924P0407?

FA864924P0407 was awarded to Blade Diagnostics Corporation by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on February 9, 2024.

How much is contract FA864924P0407 worth?

The government has obligated $745,412 on FA864924P0407.

Was contract FA864924P0407 competed?

The extent of competition for FA864924P0407 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 692 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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