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FA9451-18-C-0030: $1.8M Department of the Air Force Award to Leidos, Inc
Igf::ot::igf high energy combinable fiber laser advanced research effort (flare). Contracting activity: FA9451 AFRL RDK. Estimated completion: 2026-01-23.
$1.8M contract action / $23.5M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-01-23 completion / FA9451 FA9451 AFRL RDK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA9451-18-C-0030 (unhyphenated: FA945118C0030) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Leidos, Inc
$LDOS
(Virginia)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $2.0B obligated across 541 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,814,000 ($1.8M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $23,515,062 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,814,000 (signed 2018-08-23, latest FPDS action 2025-12-22) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA9451: FA9451 AFRL RDK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC52 (R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Virginia |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-01-23 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA945118C0030)
Igf::ot::igf high energy combinable fiber laser advanced research effort (flare)
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Leidos, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-01-23
- Requirement Scope: Igf::ot::igf high energy combinable fiber laser advanced research effort (flare)
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC52 (R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Applied Research/Exploratory Development))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA9451-18-C-0030 when contacting Leidos, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA9451 (FA9451 AFRL RDK)
- 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.
Disclosed Tier-2 Sub-Awards & Component Suppliers (FSRS / USAspending)
No FSRS sub-award filings have posted specifically under FA9451-18-C-0030 yet (primes report sub-awards >=$30,000 the month after subcontract execution under FAR 52.204-10). Below are active disclosed Tier-2 suppliers and sub-awards executed by Leidos, Inc across its defense prime contracts:
| Tier-2 Subcontractor / Supplier | Sub-Award Amount | Action Date | Prime Contract | Component / Scope Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytheon Company $RTX | $78.2M | 2025-10-22 | W31P4Q-25-F-0222 (Prime Network ($LDOS)) | PROCURED GOODS AND/OR SERVICES BETWEEN 15-MAY-25 AND 30-APR-29 IN SUPPORT OF CONTRACT SOW. |
| General Dynamics-Ots, Inc. $GD | $55.2M | 2024-03-15 | W15P7T-24-F-0030 (Prime Network ($LDOS)) | PROCURED GOODS AND/OR SERVICES BETWEEN 15-MAR-24 AND 18-FEB-26 IN SUPPORT OF CONTRACT SOW. |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc $KTOS | $49.8M | 2026-06-02 | W31P4Q-24-C-0029 (Prime Network ($LDOS)) | Enduring Shield IFPC Increment 2 & hypersonic testbed launcher mechanical structures, canisters & ground support equipment |
| Raytheon Company $RTX | $24.6M | 2025-05-15 | W31P4Q-25-F-0074 (Prime Network ($LDOS)) | PROCURED GOODS AND/OR SERVICES BETWEEN 15-MAY-25 AND 30-APR-29 IN SUPPORT OF CONTRACT SOW. |
| Curtiss-Wright Ds, Inc. $CW | $5.5M | 2024-09-30 | W15P7T-24-F-0163 (Prime Network ($LDOS)) | PROCURED GOODS AND/OR SERVICES BETWEEN 20-SEP-24 AND 24-APR-25 IN SUPPORT OF CONTRACT SOW. |
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA9451 (FA9451 AFRL RDK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | FA9451-26-C-X015 | Leidos | $34.4M | Sep 30, 2031 | Leidos wins $34.4M contract for Future Integration and Research Enhancements. AFRL $940K obligated now work through Sep 30, 2031. |
| 2026-09-30 | FA9451-26-C-X020 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems | $19.7M | Sep 29, 2031 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems wins $19.7M contract for Laser Utilization for Military Innovation and Novel Applications. Air Force Res... |
| 2026-06-25 | FA9451-26-C-X012 | Verus Research | $94.9M | Jun 25, 2031 | Verus Research wins $94.9M contract for laser effects and analysis research. Air Force Research Laboratory $2.8M obligated now work through ... |
| 2026-01-21 | FA9451-26-C-X001 | University of Hawaii | $12.0M | May 1, 2031 | University of Hawaii wins $12.0M contract for Pacific Architecture for Rapid Space Exploitation and Control. Air Force Research Laboratory $... |
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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