The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with a ceiling value of $84,057,000 to UES Inc., a science and technology company, for the Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) program. This single-award IDC supports AFRL's research and development efforts to increase aircrew survivability against flash-blindness and directed energy threats through innovative photonic materials technologies.
Under this IDC, AFRL has issued several delivery orders to UES Inc. valued at over $77 million cumulatively. The delivery orders cover a range of specialized R&D tasks, including the development of liquid crystal-based laser eye protection, advanced manufacturing capabilities for optical materials, and integrated laser sensing and optical interference filter solutions. Key focus areas include optical materials, hardening technologies, liquid crystal processing, and warfighter protection systems. UES Inc. has engaged multiple subcontractors, including small businesses and major defense contractors, to execute these research and development efforts at the Beavercreek, Ohio location.
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