An innovation in the vapor cell physics to support miniaturization and increased environmental resistance of warm vapor cells used in a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) gyroscope
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140D0422C0047
- Awardee
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Physical Sciences Inc. UEI RMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
- Awarding agency
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Interior Business Center
Office of Policy Management and Budget, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $1,336,167
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,336,167.27 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Andover, MA 01810, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Other statutory authority
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $495,411 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$150,067 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $460,022 | |
| Original award | $530,802 |
About this award
Physical Sciences Inc., a small business research and development company based in Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a $1.34M cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on September 15, 2022, to conduct Phase II research on innovations in vapor cell physics. The project focuses on miniaturization and increased environmental resistance of warm vapor cells used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) gyroscopes, with an ultimate completion date of December 14, 2025. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under DARPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, supporting Physical Sciences Inc.'s continued participation in advanced research initiatives for the Department of Defense.
The project includes a subcontract awarded to Northrop Grumman International Trading, Inc. on December 8, 2023, to fill and test NMR gyroscope vapor cells using alkali metal. Physical Sciences Inc. brings extensive experience in advanced materials, optical systems, and specialized instrumentation to this effort, while Northrop Grumman provides manufacturing and testing capabilities essential to the vapor cell development work. This collaborative approach leverages Physical Sciences Inc.'s research expertise with Northrop Grumman's manufacturing and testing capabilities to advance NMR gyroscope technology, which has applications in precision navigation and sensing systems critical to national security objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman International Trading, Inc. | $510,811 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140D0422C0047?
140D0422C0047 was awarded to Physical Sciences Inc. by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on September 15, 2022.
How much is contract 140D0422C0047 worth?
The government has obligated $1,336,167 on 140D0422C0047.
Which agency awarded contract 140D0422C0047?
Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0422C0047, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract 140D0422C0047 competed?
The extent of competition for 140D0422C0047 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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