FA864923P1167
Purchase Order
Overview
Government Description
A NOVEL GUIDED DESCENT SYSTEM FOR PRECISELY RETURNING MICROBALLOONS & PAYLOADS FROM THE STRATOSPHERE IN A HIGH DRAG, HIGH ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENT
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Denver, CO 80216 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
3
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 03/11/25 to 09/11/25.
Urban Sky Theory was awarded
Purchase Order FA864923P1167 (FA8649-23-P-1167)
worth up to $1,208,125
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in September 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC32
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 207 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
A Novel Guided Descent System for Precisely Returning Microballoons & Payloads from the Stratosphere in a High Drag, High Altitude Environment
Abstract
Accurate landing and cross-range control are essential for stratospheric balloon systems, particularly in areas with high population density, diverse terrain, or conflict zones where incorrect landing could lead to serious consequences. Non-steerable desc
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.
Topic Code
X224-OCSO1
Agency Tracking Number
FX224-OCSO1-1435
Solicitation Number
X22.4
Contact
Andrew Antonio
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/12/25
Period of Performance
9/11/23
Start Date
9/11/25
Current End Date
9/11/25
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.2M
Total Obligated
$1.2M
Current Award
$1.2M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Purchase Order
FA864923P1167
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to FA864923P1167
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA864923P1167
Competition
Number of Bidders
207
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
GRZESSY9KZC4
Awardee CAGE
8ES10
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8649 FA8649 USAF SBIR STTR CNTRCTNG AFRL
Funding Office
F4FBEQ
Created By
thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil
Approved By
thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CO-01
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Representative
Diana DeGette
Modified: 3/12/25