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FA238525CB021Returning exoatmospheric UNIQUE IS NOVAL (return — Cardinal Engineering, LLC

Cardinal Engineering, LLC holds $8.4M across 21 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 1 related award in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 7 offers. Set-aside status: Small business. Recompete timing centers on the Jul 22, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld
Awarding office
Cardinal Engineering, LLC
Recipient
Jul 22, 2027
PoP end
$1.8M
Obligated
$1.8M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AC13
PSC
Small business
Set-aside
7 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Small business
Contract numberFA238525CB021
AgencyFa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld
Awarding officeFa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentCardinal Engineering, LLC
CAGE5YS97
UEIC6KWNDH3EEB5
NAICS541715
PSCAC13
Place of performanceWASHINGTON DC
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
PoP startApr 28, 2025
PoP end (current)Jul 22, 2027
Obligated$1.8M
Current value$1.8M
Potential value$1.8M

RETURNING EXOATMOSPHERIC UNIQUE IS NOVAL (RETURN) is a federal Small business award for Fa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld held by Cardinal Engineering, LLC. Estimated value $1.8M ($1.8M obligated). Current period of performance ends Jul 22, 2027. Last award drew 7 bidders. Place of performance: WASHINGTON DC.

RETURNING EXOATMOSPHERIC UNIQUE IS NOVAL (RETURN)

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 298 days

Current PoP ends Jul 22, 2027 (298 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 9.8 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Cardinal Engineering, LLC — $8.4M obligated across 21 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).

Sole agency: Department of Defense (DOD)
Department of Defense (DOD)$8.4M · 100% of firm total
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Related awards

Same incumbent
N0002424CS204
BASE
$1.4M
Sep 30, 2027

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA238525CB021?

FA238525CB021 (Returning exoatmospheric UNIQUE IS NOVAL (return) is a Fa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld award with a potential value of $1.8M, currently held by Cardinal Engineering, LLC. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded FA238525CB021?

Fa2385 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzld awarded FA238525CB021 to Cardinal Engineering, LLC (potential $1.8M).

Who is the incumbent on FA238525CB021?

Cardinal Engineering, LLC is the incumbent with $8.4M across 21 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jul 22, 2027.

When does Cardinal Engineering, LLC’s FA238525CB021 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Jul 22, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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