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N65236927P0001

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The Department of Defense, through Niwc Atlantic, awarded a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Airborne Holdings, Inc., doing business as Airborne Imaging, on November 3, 2026. The contract, identified as N65236927P0001, is valued at 232,060.00 dollars and provides for Agile Pod Testing and Integration Support. This acquisition was conducted as a sole source procurement under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency. The work is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is managed by the office located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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NIWC Atlantic awarded Airborne Imaging $232,060 for Agile Pod Testing and Integration Support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Contract Value

$232,060

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

SC, 29410

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AIRBORNE HOLDINGS INC

Award Issued Date

11/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic

Office AddressNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

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Miriam Johnson

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The purpose of this notice is to announce the Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order that was made on 03 November 2026 to Airborne Holdings, Inc. (dba Airborne Imaging) for Agile Pod Testing and Integration Support. This contract was not competivitly procured because it is a sole source acquisition pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.103-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The total contract value is $232,060.00

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