Other transaction authority, prototype entitled, the tactical high-speed robust LPI/LPD system (thrills)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W56KGU2490004
- Awardee
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First RF Corporation UEI LMF7NPZN43Z6
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $5,999,282.00
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
First RF Corporation was awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction (OT) IDV on April 1, 2024, by the Army Research Development and Engineering Command with a ceiling value of $5,999,282.00 to develop prototype antenna systems for the Tactical High-Speed Robust LPI/LPD System (THRILLS). The contract vehicle supports the development of secure, low-probability of intercept and low-probability of detection communications technologies for tactical military applications. As a small business manufacturer specializing in advanced radio frequency and antenna technologies, First RF Corporation will leverage its expertise in wideband and multiband antenna solutions, conformal designs, and electronic technologies to advance communication systems for defense platforms. The OT authority structure provides flexibility in prototype development, allowing the company to innovate specialized RF solutions aligned with Army communications requirements without traditional procurement constraints.
The contract was modified to extend the delivery date to December 15, 2025, reflecting the iterative nature of prototype development efforts. First RF Corporation has established credibility in this technical domain through prior work with multiple defense agencies including the Marine Corps, Naval Sea Systems Command, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on specialized antenna and RF seeker technologies. The company maintains established subcontracting relationships with major defense contractors including Raytheon, Boeing, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris, positioning it to integrate THRILLS prototype solutions across various military platforms. As a defense-focused enterprise registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2003, First RF Corporation operates from Boulder, Colorado, and regularly participates in Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs to advance emerging defense technologies.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $523,689 | |
| Original award | $2,475,952 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W56KGU2490004?
W56KGU2490004 was awarded to First RF Corporation by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on April 1, 2024.
How much is contract W56KGU2490004 worth?
W56KGU2490004's own ceiling is $5,999,282.
Which agency awarded contract W56KGU2490004?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W56KGU2490004, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W56KGU2490004 competed?
The extent of competition for W56KGU2490004 was competed.
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