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FA2394-25-C-B016: $1.8M Department of the Air Force Award to Illumination Works, LLC
Topic no. afx24.2b-d2p2, sbir phase ii proposal f2d-14027 generative ai for acquisition process acceleration. Contracting activity: FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM. Estimated completion: 2026-07-04.
$1.8M contract action / $1.8M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-07-04 completion / FA2394 FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA2394-25-C-B016 (unhyphenated: FA239425CB016) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Illumination Works, LLC
(Ohio)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $15.3M obligated across 10 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,799,904 ($1.8M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,799,904 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,799,904 (signed 2024-12-05, latest FPDS action 2024-12-05) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA2394: FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Ohio |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-07-04 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA239425CB016)
Topic no. afx24.2b-d2p2, sbir phase ii proposal f2d-14027 generative ai for acquisition process acceleration
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Illumination Works, LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-07-04
- Requirement Scope: Topic no. afx24.2b-d2p2, sbir phase ii proposal f2d-14027 generative ai for acquisition process acceleration
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2394-25-C-B016 when contacting Illumination Works, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA2394 (FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Illumination Works, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2394-25-C-B016.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2394 (FA2394 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RXKM)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | FA2394-24-C-B048 | FMI Solutions | $13.9M | Oct 1, 2029 | FMI Solutions gets $13.9M modification for characterization and performance testing of hypersonic thermal protection composite material. Air... |
| 2026-09-25 | FA2394-23-C-B007 | Southwest Research Institute | $13.5M | Sep 29, 2028 | Southwest Research Institute gets $13.5M modification for "Hypersonics Supply Chain Research Phase III." The modification brings the total c... |
| 2026-04-08 | FA2394-26-F-B002 | BlueHalo | $19.5M | Dec 4, 2029 | BlueHalo wins $19.5M order for ceramics advanced materials and processes Task Order Four. Department of Defense Activity Address Code $600K ... |
| 2025-12-03 | FA2394-26-C-B003 | Concurrent Technologies | $18.0M | Dec 3, 2030 | Concurrent Technologies wins $18.0M contract for large capacity energy storage. Department of Defense Activity Address Code $2.0M obligated ... |
| 2025-11-12 | FA2394-25-C-B061 | Luxium Solutions | $8.5M | Oct 3, 2028 | Luxium Solutions wins $8.5M contract for research and development for edge-defined film-fed growth of β-phase gallium oxide substrates. Air ... |
| 2025-09-29 | FA2394-25-C-B057 | Spirit Aerosystems | $12.8M | Sep 30, 2028 | Spirit Aerosystems wins $12.8M contract for Hypersonic Air-Breather research and manufacturing expansion effort. Air Force Laboratory $12.8M... |
| 2025-09-26 | FA2394-25-C-B056 | Minco Technologies | $13.6M | Aug 30, 2028 | Minco Technologies wins $13.6M contract for Modular Operationally Resilient Fuel-Flexible Extreme-Efficiency UAS-Engine System. Air Force Re... |
| 2025-09-26 | FA2394-23-C-B007 | Southwest Research Institute | $13.5M | Sep 29, 2028 | Southwest Research Institute gets $13.5M modification for Hypersonics Supply Chain Research Phase II. Air Force Laboratory $13.5M obligated ... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Illumination Works, LLC
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | FA8100-25-F-B013 | Air Force | $97.0M | Aug 31, 2036 | Illumination Works wins $97.0M contract for digital transformation for industrial modernization. Enterprise Contracting Section $4.9M obliga... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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