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FA945326CX009

Definitive Contract

Overview

Government Description
Nuclear Electric Propulsion To Achieve Dynamic Space Operations (NEPADSO)
Awardee
Antares Nuclear
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
AC31 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Carson, CA 90746 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
9
Related Opportunity
Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) (FA9453-19-S-0002)
Antares Nuclear was awarded Definitive Contract FA945326CX009 (FA9453-26-C-X009) for Nuclear Electric Propulsion To Achieve Dynamic Space Operations (NEPADSO) worth up to $4,199,862 by Air Force Research Laboratory in January 2026. The contract has a duration of 2 years 4 months and was awarded through solicitation Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC31 via two step acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.

Status
(Open)

Last Modified 1/30/26
Period of Performance
1/30/26
Start Date
5/1/28
Current End Date
5/1/28
Potential End Date
17.0% Complete

Obligations
$4.2M
Total Obligated
$4.2M
Current Award
$4.2M
Potential Award
100% Funded

Award Hierarchy

Definitive Contract

FA945326CX009

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0

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Competition

Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Two Step
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
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
GGZRXMT37SR5
Awardee CAGE
9MLR0
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA9453 FA9453 AFRL RVK
Funding Office
F2KBAA
Created By
catalina.griego@sa5700.fa9453
Last Modified By
catalina.griego@sa5700.fa9453
Approved By
catalina.griego@sa5700.fa9453

Legislative

Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-44
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Nanette Barragán
Modified: 1/30/26