Strengthening A2/ad penetration with the hybrid-fueled ramjet (hfrj): throttleable, restartable hypersonic missile propulsion system
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA864925P0341
- Awardee
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Vaya Space, Inc. UEI L8LEZSTJE2P6
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,236,406
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,236,406.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 77% 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 · 115 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Cocoa, FL, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,236,406 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract valued at $1.24 million to Vaya Space, Inc., a small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Cocoa, Florida, under a Total Small Business set-aside designation. The contract, awarded on July 9, 2025, with completion targeted for January 11, 2027, supports the development of a hybrid-fueled ramjet (HFRJ) propulsion system with throttleable and restartable capabilities for hypersonic missile applications. This effort directly addresses strengthening anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) penetration capabilities, a critical priority for Department of Defense modernization strategy. The award represents a significant expansion from Vaya Space's Phase I SBIR contract ($74,976) completed in August 2024, demonstrating the Air Force Research Laboratory's confidence in the company's technical trajectory in advanced hypersonic propulsion technologies.
Vaya Space's selection reflects the company's specialized expertise in hybrid rocket ejector-ramjet hypersonic propulsion system development, which positions it to deliver innovative solutions for next-generation weapon systems. Work will be performed at the contractor's Cocoa, Florida facility. Beyond this SBIR engagement, Vaya Space has also secured an Other Transaction indefinite delivery vehicle from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on July 31, 2025, valued at $299,842, which provides flexible procurement authority for advanced research and development activities aligned with the company's aerospace and propulsion capabilities. The DARPA vehicle enables rapid prototyping and innovation support through future task orders.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864925P0341?
FA864925P0341 was awarded to Vaya Space, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on July 9, 2025.
How much is contract FA864925P0341 worth?
The government has obligated $1,236,406 on FA864925P0341.
Was contract FA864925P0341 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864925P0341 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 115 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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