Contract facts
SBACATALYTIC IGNITION SYSTEM FOR ASCENT-BASED PROPULSION SYSTEMS, PHASE II is a federal SBA award for Fa8650 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl held by Ultramet. Estimated value $1.2M ($1.2M obligated). Current period of performance ends Oct 15, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: PACOIMA CA.
CATALYTIC IGNITION SYSTEM FOR ASCENT-BASED PROPULSION SYSTEMS, PHASE II
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ends Oct 15, 2026 (38 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 1.2 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.
Incumbent footprint
Public recordUltramet — $13.2M obligated across 25 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA865023C5017?
FA865023C5017 (Catalytic ignition SYSTEM for ascent-based) is a Fa8650 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl award with a potential value of $1.2M, currently held by Ultramet. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is FA8650-23-C-5017?
FA8650-23-C-5017 is the dashed form of PIID FA865023C5017 (Catalytic ignition SYSTEM for ascent-based), held by Ultramet. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded FA865023C5017?
Fa8650 Usaf Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/Pzl awarded FA865023C5017 to Ultramet (potential $1.2M).
Who is the incumbent on FA865023C5017?
Ultramet is the incumbent with $13.2M across 25 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Oct 15, 2026.
When does Ultramet’s FA865023C5017 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Oct 15, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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