Binary explosive GEL for agile combat employment
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864924P0458
- Awardee
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VK Integrated Systems, Inc. UEI L8ULSWG94HY7
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,249,706
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,249,706.00 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 · 692 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Clarksville, TN 37040, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,249,706 |
About this award
VK Integrated Systems, Inc., a small business, was awarded a $1.25 million firm fixed-price contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on February 8, 2024, to develop binary explosive gel for agile combat employment. This Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program award supports continued research and development of the technology, with performance scheduled for completion by November 10, 2025. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, reflecting the Department of Defense's commitment to supporting small business innovation in critical defense technologies. Work will be performed in Clarksville, Tennessee.
The binary explosive gel technology represents an advancement in munitions development, potentially offering improved handling, safety, and employment flexibility for military applications. SBIR Phase II awards typically follow successful Phase I feasibility studies and support the transition of innovative concepts toward commercialization and practical military utility. This research effort aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission to develop advanced technologies for the U.S. Air Force and broader Department of Defense operational needs.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864924P0458?
FA864924P0458 was awarded to VK Integrated Systems, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on February 8, 2024.
How much is contract FA864924P0458 worth?
The government has obligated $1,249,706 on FA864924P0458.
Was contract FA864924P0458 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864924P0458 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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