Physics-based and in-situ composite analysis (PICASSO)
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865021D5236
- Awardee
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Bluehalo LLC UEI HE86H1JJJTK5
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 2 $9,478,835 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Physics-Based and In-Situ Composite Analysis and Simulation Solutions (PICASSO) Pre-Solicitation · FA865020S5008 · Posted Aug 28, 2020
- Combined order value
-
- $9,478,835 Current, with exercised options
- $9,478,848 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 100% used
- $9,500,000.00
- Maximum order
- $50,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- 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 · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $9.5 million Indefinite Delivery Contract to Bluehalo, LLC (formerly UES Inc.) on December 30, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of December 30, 2024. This multiple-award, cost-plus-fixed-fee vehicle with no set-aside designation was established to procure physics-based and in-situ composite analysis and simulation solutions under the PICASSO program. The contract supports advanced research and development in composite materials characterization and analysis, leveraging Bluehalo's established expertise in materials science and aerospace technologies. Work is performed at the contractor's Beavercreek, Ohio headquarters, with the funding agency utilizing this master vehicle to issue task orders for specialized composite materials research aligned with the Air Force Research Laboratory's scientific and engineering priorities.
Two delivery orders have been issued against this IDV, totaling approximately $9.48 million. The first delivery order, valued at $3.5 million and awarded December 30, 2020, focused on physics-based and in-situ composite analysis under the PICASSO BLUE task, with completion scheduled for March 31, 2026, and included subcontracting support from Netzsch Instruments North America for thermogravimetric analysis equipment. The second delivery order, valued at $5.98 million and awarded February 10, 2021, addressed the PICASSO-ROSE (Physics-Based and In-Situ Composite Analysis and Simulation Solutions) program with completion targeted for January 31, 2027. This task order encompassed three subcontracts with Georgia Tech Research Corporation for nanoscale characterization and mechanical testing of carbon fiber composites, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for development of advanced polymers from chiral atropisomers, and ASC Process Systems Inc. for material procurement, collectively advancing composite materials analysis and simulation capabilities for defense applications.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picasso - rose | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $5,978,850 | |
| Picasso - physics-based and in-situ composite analysis | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $3,499,985 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia TECH Research Corp | $70,000 | |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $60,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865021D5236?
FA865021D5236 was awarded to Bluehalo LLC by Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) on December 30, 2020.
How much is contract FA865021D5236 worth?
Orders under FA865021D5236 have obligated $9,478,835. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $9,478,848. FA865021D5236's own ceiling is $9,500,000. A single order can be worth up to $50,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA865021D5236?
2 orders have been placed under FA865021D5236, the latest on February 10, 2021.
Which agency awarded contract FA865021D5236?
Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) awarded FA865021D5236, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Who can order from contract FA865021D5236?
FA865021D5236 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA865021D5236 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865021D5236 was full and open competition. The government received 3 offers.
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