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Contract Award: Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, New York) – $9,990,687

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, September 6th, 2024

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Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, was awarded a maximum $9,990,687 cooperative agreement for development of advanced space power and propulsion technology. This contract provides development of technology for next-generation, space-qualified solar cells. Work will be performed in multiple locations and is expected to be completed by September 2029. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and 11 offers were received. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $2,010,482 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9453-24-2-0008). (Awarded on Sept. 5, 2025)

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