FA865019C6024
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
OPTICAL RADIATION BIOEFFECTS AND SAFETY (ORBS) CLOSED BAA
Alternate Description
ORBSII
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Reston, VA 20190 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
61
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $678,494 (1%) percent of this Definitive Contract was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the CARES Act.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/01/25 to 08/01/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 36% from $58,296,527 to $79,288,593.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/01/25 to 08/01/26 and the Potential Award value has increased 36% from $58,296,527 to $79,288,593.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Science Applications International Corporation was awarded
Definitive Contract FA865019C6024 (FA8650-19-C-6024)
for Optical Radiation Bioeffects And Safety (ORBS) Closed Baa
worth up to $79,288,593
by Air Force Materiel Command
in May 2019.
The contract
has a duration of 7 years 3 months and
was awarded
through solicitation Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety (ORBS) Research
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AZ12
via basic research acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $20,191,056 and funded backlog of $20,191,056.
DOD Announcements
May 2019:
Engility Corp., Andover, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $58,486,192 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development. This contract provides for the enhancement of airman combat survivability by enabling forces to counter optical hazards and threats while exploiting optical systems. The goal of the research is to further scientific knowledge of optical radiation to protect against and exploit physical, physiological, psychological, and other effects of optical radiation. Work will be performed primarily at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and is expected to be complete by April 30, 2025. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition and two offers were received. Fiscal 2019 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $5,997,330 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Research Site, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-19-C-6024).
May 2019: CORRECTION: The contract announced on May 2, 2019, for Engility Corp., Andover, Massachusetts (FA8650-19-C-6024), for research and development, included an incorrect award amount. The correct award amount is $57,296,527.
May 2019: CORRECTION: The contract announced on May 2, 2019, for Engility Corp., Andover, Massachusetts (FA8650-19-C-6024), for research and development, included an incorrect award amount, as did a subsequent correction. The correct award amount is $58,296,527.
Apr 2024: Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia, has been awarded a $20,992,067 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00055) to contract FA8650-19-C-6024 for optical radiation bioeffects and safety. This research will advance understanding of the personal effects of directed energy and kinetic energy systems and associated protection. This additional work modification includes novel radio frequency bioeffects research, directs additional testing for laser bioeffects and clothing effects, and related Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality training development. Work will be performed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and is expected to be completed Aug. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $415,000 will be obligated at time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. This contract was awarded March 29, 2024.
May 2019: CORRECTION: The contract announced on May 2, 2019, for Engility Corp., Andover, Massachusetts (FA8650-19-C-6024), for research and development, included an incorrect award amount. The correct award amount is $57,296,527.
May 2019: CORRECTION: The contract announced on May 2, 2019, for Engility Corp., Andover, Massachusetts (FA8650-19-C-6024), for research and development, included an incorrect award amount, as did a subsequent correction. The correct award amount is $58,296,527.
Apr 2024: Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia, has been awarded a $20,992,067 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00055) to contract FA8650-19-C-6024 for optical radiation bioeffects and safety. This research will advance understanding of the personal effects of directed energy and kinetic energy systems and associated protection. This additional work modification includes novel radio frequency bioeffects research, directs additional testing for laser bioeffects and clothing effects, and related Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality training development. Work will be performed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and is expected to be completed Aug. 1, 2026. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $415,000 will be obligated at time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. This contract was awarded March 29, 2024.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 6/4/24
Period of Performance
5/1/19
Start Date
8/1/26
Current End Date
8/1/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$59.1M
Total Obligated
$79.3M
Current Award
$79.3M
Potential Award
$20.2M
Funded Backlog
$20.2M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
FA865019C6024
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA865019C6024
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for FA865019C6024
Transaction History
Modifications to FA865019C6024
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA865019C6024
Competition
Number of Bidders
2
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
All Others Not Identifiable To Any Other Procurement Program
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
MMLKPW9JLX64
Awardee CAGE
6XWA8
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8650 FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL
Funding Office
F4FBRD
Created By
usercw@sa5700.fa8650
Last Modified By
usercw@sa5700.fa8650
Approved By
usercw@sa5700.fa8650
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
VA-11
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Representative
Gerald Connolly
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force (057-3600) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $3,951,077 | 74% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (017-1319) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $490,675 | 9% |
| Operational Test and Evaluation, Defense (097-0460) | Department of Defense-Military | Advisory and assistance services (25.1) | $403,002 | 8% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (097-0400) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $290,261 | 5% |
| Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (021-2040) | Department of Defense-Military | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $195,000 | 4% |
Modified: 6/4/24