Flash and laser airborne protection systems (flaps)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865018D5424
- Awardee
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Bluehalo LLC UEI HE86H1JJJTK5
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 5 $75,068,276 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) Pre-Solicitation · Posted Feb 2, 2018
- Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) Award Notice · Posted Aug 10, 2018
- Combined order value
- $88,617,232 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 90% complete
- IDV ceiling 89% used
- $84,057,000.00
- Maximum order
- $15,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) Indefinite Delivery Contract is a single-award vehicle issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory to Bluehalo LLC on August 10, 2018, with a ceiling value of $84.06 million and ultimate completion date of September 22, 2027. This contract, which carries no small business set-aside designation, funds the development and advancement of protective technologies designed to harden Air Force platforms and personnel against directed energy threats, including flash-blindness hazards and laser-based ocular threats. The prime contractor, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with active performance locations in Beavercreek and Kettering, Ohio, has executed five task orders totaling approximately $78.6 million to date, demonstrating sustained engagement across the contract's lifecycle.
The contract's technical scope encompasses materials science, optical engineering, and prototype development of advanced eye protection systems in multiple form factors including spectacles, goggles, and visors. Bluehalo's deliverables include liquid crystal-based active optical shutter systems, passive laser sensing and triggering mechanisms, adaptive optical protection devices, and comprehensive testing and integration support. The execution strategy leverages a substantial subcontractor network including specialized suppliers such as Intellisense Systems Inc., Alphamicron Incorporated, Gentex Corporation, Advanced Glass Industries Inc., and The Survice Engineering Company LLC, who collectively provide expertise in advanced materials, liquid crystal cell development, laser detection capabilities, ophthalmic-quality manufacturing, and modeling and simulation services. Task orders have been issued on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis with performance timelines extending through September 2027, supporting the transition of protective technologies into operational Air Force programs of record.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash and laser airborne protection system (flaps) task order 0005 | Air Force | $27,210,363 | |
| Personnel protection against ocular threats | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $14,999,954 | |
| Personnel protection against flash-blindness threats | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $12,404,000 | |
| Flash blindness protection (flaps to 0001) | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $10,253,632 | |
| Laser eye protection (flaps to 0002) | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $10,200,328 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Acap, LLC | $398,579 | |
| Acap, LLC | $449,739 | |
| Intellisense Systems Inc. | $1,352,953 | |
| Hammer Defense Technologies LLC | $1,778,649 | |
| Attollo Engineering, LLC | $364,984 | |
| Gentex Corporation | $365,650 | |
| Alphamicron, Incorporated | $1,366,916 | |
| The Survice Engineering Company LLC | $1,874,892 | |
| Advanced Glass Industries, Inc. | $220,000 | |
| Sensing Strategies, Inc. | $227,087 | |
| Revision Military LIMITED | $151,988 | |
| Intellisense Systems Inc. | $999,817 | |
| Intellisense Systems Inc. | $751,338 | |
| Sensing Strategies, Inc. | $399,464 | |
| Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. | $998,674 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865018D5424?
FA865018D5424 was awarded to Bluehalo LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on August 10, 2018.
How much is contract FA865018D5424 worth?
Orders under FA865018D5424 have obligated $75,068,276. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $88,617,232. FA865018D5424's own ceiling is $84,057,000. A single order can be worth up to $15,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA865018D5424?
5 orders have been placed under FA865018D5424, the latest on July 22, 2024.
Who can order from contract FA865018D5424?
FA865018D5424 is a single award indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA865018D5424 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865018D5424 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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