Insulated arctic footwear for united states air force flight and ground crew with enhanced thermal protection
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864924P0501
- Awardee
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Lukla, Inc. UEI RK18Y3Q223N3
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,238,500
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,238,500.00 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 · 198 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Portland, OR 97214, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.24 million firm fixed price purchase order to Lukla, Inc. (doing business as Solarcore) on March 1, 2024, for the development and supply of insulated arctic footwear with enhanced thermal protection designed for Air Force flight and ground crew personnel. The contract is set aside for total small business and is scheduled for completion by September 1, 2025, with performance taking place in Portland, Oregon. Lukla, Inc. is a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business specializing in advanced thermal protection technologies, particularly polymer aerogel fibers and super-insulating textiles for military cold weather applications.
This award reflects the Air Force Research Laboratory's continued investment in personnel protection capabilities for extreme arctic environments. Lukla's recent contract history demonstrates its established expertise in supporting Department of Defense thermal protection initiatives, with previous awards from both the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research program. The company's focus on innovative insulative materials and arctic apparel aligns with military requirements to enhance soldier survivability and operational performance in challenging cold weather conditions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864924P0501?
FA864924P0501 was awarded to Lukla, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on March 1, 2024.
How much is contract FA864924P0501 worth?
The government has obligated $1,238,500 on FA864924P0501.
Was contract FA864924P0501 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864924P0501 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 198 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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