Materials for integrated nano-electronic and optoelectronic structures (MINOS)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239424DB001
- Awardee
-
Bluehalo LLC UEI HE86H1JJJTK5 Part of Aerovironment, Inc.
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $9,241,974 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $11,997,825 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 50% complete
- IDV ceiling 12% used
- $74,900,000.00
- Maximum order
- $20,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a single-award indefinite-delivery contract to Bluehalo LLC on May 1, 2024, with a ceiling of $74.9 million and ultimate completion on May 1, 2029, for Materials for Integrated Nano-Electronic and Optoelectronic Structures (MINOS).
The contract carries no set-aside designation. Bluehalo is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and a subsidiary of AeroVironment Inc., competing as a full-and-open prime contractor.
The IDIQ procures advanced materials research and development focused on integrated nano-electronic and optoelectronic structures aligned with the Air Force Research Laboratory's materials science and advanced engineering mission.
A delivery order issued under this IDIQ on May 1, 2024, with a ceiling of $11,997,825 and completion by August 1, 2029, is performing at Kettering, Ohio. The order develops synchronized multi-channel electrical pulser systems to drive quantum cascade laser arrays, with deliverables including 2-channel and 8-channel synchronized pulsing demonstrations, thermal control integration, and delivery of three production-ready 8-channel synchronized pulser units with temperature management. This work is priced on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis and engages subcontractors including Mirios Inc., Magnetic Shield Corp, and Toptica Photonics Inc. for pulser design, fabrication, zero gauss chamber procurement, and continuously tunable laser systems.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials integrated nano-/opto-electronic structures (MINOS) | Air Force | $9,241,974 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| SGL International Inc. | $750,000 | |
| Mirios, Inc. | $265,000 | |
| Magnetic Shield Corp | $35,392 | |
| Toptica Photonics Inc. | $51,920 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239424DB001?
FA239424DB001 was awarded to Bluehalo LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on May 1, 2024.
How much is contract FA239424DB001 worth?
Orders under FA239424DB001 have obligated $9,241,974. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $11,997,825. FA239424DB001's own ceiling is $74,900,000. A single order can be worth up to $20,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA239424DB001?
1 order has been placed under FA239424DB001, the latest on May 1, 2024.
Which agency awarded contract FA239424DB001?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239424DB001, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Who can order from contract FA239424DB001?
FA239424DB001 is a single award indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA239424DB001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239424DB001 was full and open competition. The government received 3 offers.
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