FA864923P1240
Purchase Order
Overview
Government Description
REUSABLE BIOMIMETIC SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS ON-ORBIT CAPTURE AND MANIPULATION.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92618 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
6
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 10/23/24 to 02/28/25.
Turion Space was awarded
Purchase Order FA864923P1240 (FA8649-23-P-1240)
for Reusable Biomimetic System For Autonomous On-Orbit Capture And Manipulation.
worth up to $1,500,000
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in September 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 1 year 5 months and
was awarded
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC32
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 108 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Technology Transfer Research Program (STTR) Phase II
Title
Reusable Biomimetic System for Autonomous On-Orbit Capture and Manipulation
Abstract
In recent years, the expanding in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) market has generated a growing demand for reliable and scalable robotic capture mechanisms. Apart from a few exceptions, such as remote survey and remote recharge, all s
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. STTRs are completed in conjunction with a research institution.
Partnered Research Institution
University of Massachusettes Amherst
Topic Code
AF21S-TCSO1
Agency Tracking Number
FX21S-TCSO1-0355
Solicitation Number
X21.S
Contact
Tyler Pierce
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 4/22/25
Period of Performance
9/21/23
Start Date
2/28/25
Current End Date
2/28/25
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.5M
Total Obligated
$1.5M
Current Award
$1.5M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Purchase Order
FA864923P1240
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to FA864923P1240
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA864923P1240
Competition
Number of Bidders
108
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
U75PK8CWWKS6
Awardee CAGE
8SPC2
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
fpdsadmin
Approved By
thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-47
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Katie Porter
Modified: 4/22/25