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FA945324CX053AFRL APA and — Cesiumastro Inc

Cesiumastro Inc holds $4.3M across 9 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 1 related award in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. Recompete timing centers on the Apr 17, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding office
Cesiumastro Inc
Recipient
Apr 17, 2027
PoP end
$2.6M
Obligated
$6.4M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AR12
PSC
NONE
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract numberFA945324CX053
AgencyFa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding officeFa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentCesiumastro Inc
CAGE7VR43
UEIETNXN97SBHG3
NAICS541715
PSCAR12
Place of performanceKIRTLAND AFB NM
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
PoP startSep 17, 2024
PoP end (current)Apr 17, 2027
Obligated$2.6M
Current value$2.6M
Potential value$6.4M

PROVIDE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDIUM SIZED KA-BAND ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY (APA) SATCOM TERMINAL FROM CESIUM ASTRO. is a federal NONE award for Fa9453 Afrl Rvk held by Cesiumastro Inc. Estimated value $6.4M ($2.6M obligated). Current period of performance ends Apr 17, 2027. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: KIRTLAND AFB NM.

PROVIDE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDIUM SIZED KA-BAND ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY (APA) SATCOM TERMINAL FROM CESIUM ASTRO.

Recompete timing

Public
Expiring in 222 days

Current PoP ends Apr 17, 2027 (222 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 7.3 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

Cesiumastro Inc$4.3M obligated across 9 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($4.3M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$2.6M · 60%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$1.7M · 40%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA945324CX053?

FA945324CX053 (AFRL APA and) is a Fa9453 Afrl Rvk award with a potential value of $6.4M, currently held by Cesiumastro Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded FA945324CX053?

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk awarded FA945324CX053 to Cesiumastro Inc (potential $6.4M).

Who is the incumbent on FA945324CX053?

Cesiumastro Inc is the incumbent with $4.3M across 9 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Apr 17, 2027.

When does Cesiumastro Inc’s FA945324CX053 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Apr 17, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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