AIR FORCE SBIR PHASE II CONTRACT AWARDED TO EVOLUTION SPACE FOR AFFORDABLE, RAPID AND RESPONSIVE HYPERSONIC BOOST AND TARGET SOLUTIONS

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Aug 28, 2024, 06:57 ET

MOJAVE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Space announces it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.2 MM focused on solid propulsion hypersonic boost and target solutions to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on August 22^nd, 2024 Evolution Space will continue its journey creating and providing innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

"Hypersonics research in the US needs more support, and Evolution is proud to be applying their tech and doing their duty for a core strategic interest." Stated Justin Karl, Ph.D., Evolution's VP of Technology.

Disclaimer: "The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government."

About Evolution
Founded in 2018, Evolution Space is a leading provider of rapidly-responsive solid rocket motors for the next generation of space research and defense. For more information visit evolutionspace.com.

About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.

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