Contract facts
SBAESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC, RARE-EARTH METAL MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN TO SUPPORT CRITICAL DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE NEEDS is a federal SBA award for Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl held by Vulcan Elements Inc. Estimated value $1.2M ($1.2M obligated). Current period of performance ends Jun 30, 2027. Last award drew 105 bidders. Place of performance: DURHAM NC.
ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC, RARE-EARTH METAL MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN TO SUPPORT CRITICAL DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE NEEDS
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ends Jun 30, 2027 (296 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 9.7 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.
Incumbent footprint
Public recordVulcan Elements Inc — $5.7M obligated across 6 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA864925P0394?
FA864925P0394 (Establishing a domestic rare-earth METAL) is a Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl award with a potential value of $1.2M, currently held by Vulcan Elements Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is FA8649-25-P-0394?
FA8649-25-P-0394 is the dashed form of PIID FA864925P0394 (Establishing a domestic rare-earth METAL), held by Vulcan Elements Inc. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded FA864925P0394?
Fa8649 Usaf Sbir Sttr Cntrctng Afrl awarded FA864925P0394 to Vulcan Elements Inc (potential $1.2M).
Who is the incumbent on FA864925P0394?
Vulcan Elements Inc is the incumbent with $5.7M across 6 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Jun 30, 2027.
When does Vulcan Elements Inc’s FA864925P0394 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Jun 30, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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