10USC4023 directed energy modeling, simulation, analysis and wargaming (DEMSAW)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA9451229B001
- Awardee
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Bluehalo LLC UEI HE86H1JJJTK5 Part of Aerovironment, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 2 $5,038,525 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $21,325,957 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling 6% used
- $80,000,000.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded an Other Transaction IDV to Bluehalo LLC for $80 million on June 7, 2022, under the Directed Energy Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Wargaming (DEMSAW) program. This vehicle operates outside the FAR under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4023 and is a multiple-award OTA IDV. Bluehalo is a subsidiary of AeroVironment, Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and delivers advanced engineering, modeling and simulation, directed energy systems, and materials science solutions across the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Missile Defense Agency.
The DEMSAW OTA IDV spans June 2022 through March 2026. Performance is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Work encompasses directed energy modeling, simulation, analysis, and wargaming capabilities in support of AFRL's advanced research and prototype development mission.
Recent ordering activity includes two Other Transaction Orders issued on December 19, 2025. The first, valued at $2,025,493.25 with completion by July 3, 2028, was issued for a payment office change and covers directed energy modeling and wargaming work at the Albuquerque location. The second order, valued at $19.3 million with completion by June 6, 2027, also performs at Albuquerque and addresses directed energy modeling, simulation, analysis, and wargaming requirements. Combined, these two orders total approximately $21.3 million in recent task-order activity under the vehicle.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10USC4023 directed energy modeling, simulation, analysis, and wargaming | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $4,688,525 | |
| 10USC4023 directed energy modeling, simulation, analysis, and wargaming | Air Force Research Laboratory (AFMC) | $350,000 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA9451229B001?
FA9451229B001 was awarded to Bluehalo LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on June 7, 2022.
How much is contract FA9451229B001 worth?
Orders under FA9451229B001 have obligated $5,038,525. Their combined current value, with exercised options, is $21,325,957. FA9451229B001's own ceiling is $80,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA9451229B001?
2 orders have been placed under FA9451229B001, the latest on December 19, 2025.
Was contract FA9451229B001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA9451229B001 was competed.
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