Contract Award: MicroLink Devices Inc. (Niles, Illinois) – $14,610,503

MicroLink Devices Inc., Niles, Illinois, has been awarded a $14,610,503 contract for power module development. This contract is to develop and space-qualify a lightweight, flexible, space-grade solar power module product that combines industry-leading low cost and high specific power for low and geostationary earth orbit satellites. Work will be performed in Niles, Illinois, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 7, 2023. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition in which one offer was received. Fiscal 2020 research and development funding in the amount of $14,610,503 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (FA9453-22-C-0004). There is known congressional interest pertaining to this acquisition.