Robotic c-130 clear water rinse system to promote aircraft availability
Active Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- FA864925P0411
- Awardee
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Wilder Systems Inc. UEI CUZEPXLMG2H4
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,249,332
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,249,332.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 66% 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 · 655 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Austin, TX 78721, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded Wilder Systems Inc., a certified HUBZone small business specializing in precision robotics for aerospace applications, a $1.25M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop a robotic C-130 clear water rinse system designed to enhance aircraft availability. The contract, awarded as a total small business set-aside on August 29, 2025, carries a firm fixed price structure and an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2027. Performance will be conducted in Austin, Texas. This award represents a continuation of Wilder Systems' successful track record with the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing automated aircraft maintenance solutions, building on the company's prior SBIR Phase II success with robotic aircraft washing and cleaning systems valued at approximately $1.79M and $1.24M respectively.
The robotic clear water rinse system addresses operational challenges by automating the aircraft cleaning process for C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, thereby reducing manual labor requirements and increasing aircraft availability for mission readiness. Wilder Systems' focus on dual-use robotics technologies and proven expertise in developing maintenance automation solutions positions the company to deliver an innovative system that improves efficiency in military aircraft operations. The Phase II award validates the commercial and technical feasibility of the proposed solution, with the potential for transition to operational use across the Air Force's transport fleet maintenance operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA864925P0411?
FA864925P0411 was awarded to Wilder Systems Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 29, 2025.
How much is contract FA864925P0411 worth?
The government has obligated $1,249,332 on FA864925P0411.
Was contract FA864925P0411 competed?
The extent of competition for FA864925P0411 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 655 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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