Purchase Order W911QX25PA093
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- This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a small business manufacturer of specialized ballistic testing equipment and components. The contract, valued at $9,990.00, is for the delivery of a 48-inch .50 caliber rifled barrel suitable for armor-piercing (AP) ammunition rounds. The award appears to be part of a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that PAI holds with the Army...
- This firm-fixed-price purchase order, valued at $5,090.00, was awarded by the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM) to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI) for the delivery of 50 caliber rifle barrels with armor-piercing (AP) capability. PAI, a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation and manufacturer of specialized equipment, has previously received numerous prime contracts from various Department of Defense agencies. The award does not include a set-aside designation. PAI also holds a $440,000...
- This federal contract award, valued at $261,200.00, was issued by the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (DEVCOM) to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI) to upgrade an existing Ballistic Testing Assembly (BTA) operated by the Army Research Laboratory. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with no set-aside designation. PAI, a for-profit manufacturer of specialized components and equipment for military research and testing, will deliver a 2-liter double diaphragm gas...
- The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded a $248,900.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a for-profit manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio. The contract is for the production of a Tank Assembly for a 40mm Single-Stage Gas Gun system to support research and testing programs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This sole-source award is not set aside for small businesses, but PAI has previously provided...
- This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation manufacturer of specialized physics-based components and equipment for military research and testing. The $440,000 BPA, awarded on a sole-source basis in May 2021, has a period of performance extending through May 2026. Under this agreement, PAI provides a...
- This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a small business manufacturer, for a "Light Gas Test Apparatus". The $99,395.00 contract has a completion date of November 23, 2015. PAI specializes in physics-based solutions and services for the federal government, primarily supplying specialized components, equipment, and technical support for military...
- This firm fixed-price purchase order was awarded by the Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI) on August 18, 2021 for a reconditioned 60mm/20mm gas-driven two-stage light gas gun and associated equipment and support, with a potential value of $249,300.00. The contract has no set-aside designation. The gas gun, originally designed and fabricated by PAI, will be used to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's (NSWCDD) hypersonic...
- This federal contract award was made by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), a defense agency, to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation. The $181,000 firm-fixed-price purchase order is for research and development related to a gun system, with a completion date of July 6, 2015. PAI is a manufacturer of specialized components, equipment, and technical support for military engineering research, ballistic testing, and small arms training programs. The company has...
- This federal contract award to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation, is for the delivery of a single-stage gas gun and enclosed ballistic range. The $136,500.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order was awarded on April 14, 2015 by the Naval Education and Training Command, a defense agency, with an ultimate completion date of August 21, 2015. PAI is the prime contractor for this contract, which was not set aside. PAI is an established manufacturer of specialized...
- The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command awarded a $139,860.00 firm fixed-price purchase order to Physics Applications Inc. (PAI) for 40mm high performance powder gun assembly, related components, and shipping. PAI is a research company specializing in physics-based solutions and has previously provided powder gun parts, oscilloscopes, and other components to support naval training programs, research, and ballistic test capabilities for the Department of the Navy, Department of the...
Physics Applications Inc. (PAI), a specialized manufacturer of defense and research components based in Dayton, Ohio, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $21,575 by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Research Development and Engineering Command on August 28, 2025. The contract calls for PAI to manufacture a gun barrel and breech system for a 30-millimeter powder gun, with performance to be completed by November 7, 2025. The procurement originated from a Sources Sought Notice posted on July 29, 2025, which specified highly technical requirements including a 4340 AQ steel barrel constructed to Mann profile specifications with an 84-inch total length, capable of accommodating a 30-millimeter x 173-millimeter cartridge. The contract has no set-aside designation and will be performed at PAI's facility in Sugar Creek Township, Ohio. This award reflects PAI's established position as a specialized supplier of precision gun components to the Department of Defense. The company holds a strategic sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center valued at $440,000 through May 2026, which similarly focuses on powder and gas gun research and testing components. PAI's contract portfolio demonstrates consistent expertise in manufacturing complex ballistic systems and specialized components for multiple military branches, with prior awards ranging from $14,000 to $1.2 million. The relatively modest contract value of approximately $21.6K reflects a focused, single-unit procurement for a specialized research component supporting the Army's advanced weapons testing and development capabilities.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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Sources Sought for a Gun barrel and Breech system for a 30mm powder gun. | W911QX25QA070 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 7/29/25, 3:14 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $21.6k | 8/29/25 |