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Quantum Laser Communication Terminals

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FA8750-26-C-B051Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Contract Value

$1,294,896

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Poway, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 30

Award Notice

AwardedSep 25

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Contacts1 person available

OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik

Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

Contacts

Elizabeth LeTray

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=31fc7c1ef3df4cbca9f09ea4dfb7e88a

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