Atmospheric propagation basic research and modeling & simulation of coherent beam combination
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140D0425C0002
- Awardee
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Optonica LLC UEI ZSK1KVYV3CS7
- Awarding agency
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Interior Business Center
Office of Policy Management and Budget, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $317,496
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $317,496.00 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
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Spring Valley, OH 45370, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Other statutory authority
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $317,496 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $317.5K firm fixed-price definitive contract to Optonica LLC, a woman-owned small business based in Spring Valley, Ohio, for atmospheric propagation basic research and modeling & simulation of coherent beam combination. The award, issued on December 2, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of December 1, 2025, represents a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase III contract modification. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. Optonica will perform the work at its Spring Valley facilities, leveraging its specialized expertise in advanced optics, photonics, and adaptive optics systems developed through prior defense research engagements.
This contract builds upon Optonica's established track record in atmospheric monitoring and predictive modeling technologies. The company has demonstrated sustained competency across DARPA, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Missile Defense Agency contracts, with prior related work including a $1.25M AFRL STTR Phase II contract for an Integrated Sensing Module focused on atmospheric path characterization using deep machine learning. The current award enables continued advancement of coherent beam combination simulation capabilities, supporting DARPA's broader objectives in directed energy and laser propagation research. Optonica's performance under this engagement contributes to its growing portfolio of defense research solutions, which collectively exceed $4.1M in total contract value.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140D0425C0002?
140D0425C0002 was awarded to Optonica LLC by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on December 2, 2024.
How much is contract 140D0425C0002 worth?
The government has obligated $317,496 on 140D0425C0002.
Which agency awarded contract 140D0425C0002?
Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0425C0002, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract 140D0425C0002 competed?
The government received 1 offer.
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