FA945322C0001
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Bringing responsive operations through novel computing on-demand (BRONCO). Perform Research and Development (R&D), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), testing, demonstration, and analysis. This effort includes sustaining global data integration products such as ssc-specific algorithms, connectivity, and user support, as well as providing radiometric and radiation characterizations of focal plane arrays (FPAS) and associated devices. The work also involves developing innovative techniques, test hardware, and procedures to advance the experimental capabilities of the infrared radiation effects laboratory (IRREL) and distinguishing the effects of natural and manufactured threats to spacecraft, payloads, and space services.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Chantilly, VA 20151 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
48
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 01/29/26 to 01/26/26.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $10,858,079 of funded backlog and $10,858,079 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $10,858,079 of funded backlog and $10,858,079 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
KBR Wyle Services was awarded
Definitive Contract FA945322C0001 (FA9453-22-C-0001)
for BRONCO R&D, Modeling, Testing & Analysis
worth up to $39,527,629
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in January 2022.
The contract
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded
through solicitation Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR)
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC33
via two step acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $10,858,079 and funded backlog of $10,858,079, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
DOD Announcements
Jan 2022:
Centauri LLC, Chantilly, Virginia, has been awarded a $39,527,629 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development of distinguishing the effects of natural and manufactured threats to spacecraft, payloads and space services. Work will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2026. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $387,479 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Research Lab, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9453-22-C-0001).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/7/25
Period of Performance
1/28/22
Start Date
1/26/26
Current End Date
1/26/26
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$28.7M
Total Obligated
$39.5M
Current Award
$39.5M
Potential Award
$10.9M
Funded Backlog
$10.9M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
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Opportunity Lifecycle
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Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
Evaluated Preference
None
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
Missile And Space Systems
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
VM45UTL9JTH1
Awardee CAGE
1JSR9
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA9453 FA9453 AFRL RVK
Funding Office
F2KBAA
Created By
adan.valenciana
Last Modified By
julian.landavazo@rpt5700.afmc
Approved By
julian.landavazo@rpt5700.afmc
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
VA-11
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Representative
Gerald Connolly
Modified: 8/7/25