Solar concentrator development and validation testing for advanced spacecraft maneuverability
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864924P1022
- Awardee
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Portal Space Systems Inc. UEI FAFTW73TEKL6
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,249,065
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,249,065.00 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 · 125 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Bothell, WA 98012, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,249,065 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $1.25M firm fixed-price purchase order to Portal Space Systems Inc., a small business aerospace manufacturer based in Mill Creek, Washington, for solar concentrator development and validation testing to support advanced spacecraft maneuverability. This total small business set-aside contract, which commenced in August 2024 with completion targeted for June 2026, represents continued collaboration between AFRL and Portal Space Systems on specialized space technology innovation. The work focuses on developing and validating solar concentrator technology, a critical component for enabling enhanced propulsion and power generation capabilities in orbital operations.
Portal Space Systems has established itself as a specialized innovator within AFRL's technology development ecosystem, with nine prior federal awards totaling approximately $52.9M, all from Air Force entities and primarily designated as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards. The company's contract portfolio demonstrates progression from early-phase feasibility studies through advanced development and validation efforts, with particular expertise in advanced propulsion systems, in-space logistics, and solar energy systems for spacecraft. This award aligns with the company's established focus on research, development, and validation activities rather than production contracts, continuing its role in advancing responsive space capabilities for the Department of Defense.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864924P1022?
FA864924P1022 was awarded to Portal Space Systems Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 16, 2024.
How much is contract FA864924P1022 worth?
The government has obligated $1,249,065 on FA864924P1022.
Was contract FA864924P1022 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864924P1022 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 125 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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