Definitive Contract #FA239423CB007

This definitive contract, awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD), involves research and development focused on hypersonics supply chain research. The recipient, Southwest Research Institute, is a U.S. owned business based in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in applied research and development services. The contract encompasses a total potential value of $16,988,866, with a performance period extending from September 29, 2023, to September 29, 2026. The contract was nominated under full and open competition, without any set-aside designation. Key subcontractors include Solar Atmospheres Manufacturing Inc., which will provide an internal gas quench furnace, cooling system, and backfill reservoir tank; Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH, supplying cleaning/depowdering systems and accessories; and Elementum 3D, Inc., which will purchase Inconel 625 powder for 3D machines. The awarded contract plays a critical role in advancing hypersonic technologies and supporting the DoD's strategic initiatives.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: HYPERSONICS SUPPLY CHAIN RESEARCH