Contract Award: Loadpath LLC (Albuquerque, New Mexico) – $45,469,600

Loadpath LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a $45,469,600 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for design, development, and testing prototype software and hardware for critical technology elements. This contract provides for thermal control, deployable structures, robotics, digital infrastructure, and nuclear applications for in-space and terrestrial applications. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2029. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal year 2024 (Space Force) research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $500,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Lab Space Technology Branch, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9453-24-C-X039).