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FA945323CA035

Definitive Contract

Overview

Government Description
STRATFI, SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, ECONOMICAL REENTRY CAPSULES FOR HYPERSONIC TESTING
Awardee
Varda Space Industries
Awarding / Funding Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Place of Performance
El Segundo, CA 90245 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
45
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential Award value has increased from $29,530,582 to $29,664,582.
Varda Space Industries was awarded Definitive Contract FA945323CA035 (FA9453-23-C-A035) for Stratfi, Small Business Innovative Research, Economical Reentry Capsules For Hypersonic Testing worth up to $29,664,582 by Air Force Research Laboratory in May 2023. The contract has a duration of 3 years 7 months and was awarded with a Small Business Total set aside with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC12 via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received. As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $7,327,898 and funded backlog of $7,327,898.

SBIR Details

Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Economical Reentry Capsules for Hypersonic Testing
Abstract
Although hypersonic vehicles have been built since the late 1950s, this flight regime remains poorly understood. The inability to properly simulate hypersonic flows leads to significant design uncertainties, high program costs, put crews at risk, and occa
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
AF212-DCSO1
Agency Tracking Number
F2D-3343
Solicitation Number
X21.2
Contact
Mukundh Pandian

Status
(Open)

Last Modified 7/10/25
Period of Performance
5/16/23
Start Date
12/16/26
Current End Date
12/16/26
Potential End Date
67.0% Complete

Obligations and Backlog
$22.3M
Total Obligated
$29.7M
Current Award
$29.7M
Potential Award
75% Funded
$7.3M
Funded Backlog
$7.3M
Total Backlog

Award Hierarchy

Definitive Contract

FA945323CA035

Subcontracts

0

Activity Timeline

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Transaction History

Modifications to FA945323CA035

People

Suggested agency contacts for FA945323CA035

Competition

Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
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
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Awardee CAGE
8UED5
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA9453 FA9453 AFRL RVK
Funding Office
F2KBAA
Created By
regina.alflen.fa2518@spaceforce.mil
Last Modified By
regina.alflen.fa2518@spaceforce.mil
Approved By
regina.alflen.fa2518@spaceforce.mil

Legislative

Legislative Mandates
Labor Standards
Performance District
CA-43
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Maxine Waters
Modified: 7/10/25