FA945124CX011
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
To investigate and advance compact, pulsed-power technologies suitable for driving high-power electromagnetic (HPEM) sources. Includes research and development of advanced compact pulsed-power systems, pulse-forming networks and lines, linear transformer drivers, hybrid pulsed-power topologies, nonlinear transmission lines, solid-state and gas switches, capacitors, transformers, insulating dielectrics, varactors, resistors, and magnetic and dielectric conducting and structural materials. Activities encompass design, development, engineering, fabrication, assembly, analysis, and testing of pulsed and prime power topologies and components. Work is performed primarily at contractor facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with additional performance at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), High Power Electromagnetic Division (RDH), Advanced Electromagnetic Technology (AET) program.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87106 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
13
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Leidos was awarded
Definitive Contract FA945124CX011 (FA9451-24-C-X011)
for Compact Pulsed-Power Tech for HPEM Sources
worth up to $11,007,700
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in April 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Advanced Electromagnetic Technology (AET)
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 4 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $3,359,972 and funded backlog of $3,359,972.
DOD Announcements
Apr 2024:
Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, has been awarded an $11,007,700 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development, to include advanced compact pulsed-power, pulse-forming networks, pulse-forming lines, linear transformer drivers, hybrid pulsed-power topologies, nonlinear transmission lines, solid-state switches, gas switches, capacitors, transformers, insulating dielectrics, varactors, resistors, magnetic and dielectric conducting and structural materials. Research will include design, development, engineering, fabrication, assembly, analysis, and testing of pulsed and prime power topologies and components. Location of performance is primarily at the contractors' facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with additional performance at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This contract is the result of a competitive acquisition and is expected to complete by April 2028. This contract will be funded by fiscal 2024 research development test and evaluation funds, and $609,232 will be obligated at the time of award. The contracting activity is Air Force Research Laboratory/RDKP at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico (FA9451-24-C-X011).
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 8/28/25
Period of Performance
4/15/24
Start Date
4/14/28
Current End Date
4/14/28
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$7.6M
Total Obligated
$11.0M
Current Award
$11.0M
Potential Award
$3.4M
Funded Backlog
$3.4M
Total Backlog
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Opportunity Lifecycle
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Competition
Number of Bidders
4
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
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
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
KTMAJCY6JXM3
Awardee CAGE
5UTE0
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA9451 FA9451 AFRL RDK
Funding Office
F2KBAB
Created By
adan.dominguez@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
adan.dominguez@us.af.mil
Approved By
adan.dominguez@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
NM-01
Senators
Martin Heinrich
Ben Luján
Ben Luján
Representative
Melanie Stansbury
Modified: 8/28/25