Small business innovation research phase IIB on U.S. DOT topic 20-PH1 robust, field-ready, inline tool for the accurate measurement of pipe bending stresses and crack detection
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 6913G624C100011
- Awardee
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Creare LLC UEI JDKYAKDT4TT6
- Awarding agency
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Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $985,138
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- U. S. Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research Fiscal Year 2020 Solicitation Pre-Solicitation · 6913G620QSBIR1 · Posted Jan 6, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $985,138.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AS43 Transportation R&D Svcs; Pipelines; Haz Mat; Cross-Functional Transp; Experimental Development
- 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
- Hanover, NH 03755, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $985,138 |
About this award
Creare LLC, a small engineering research and development firm based in Hanover, New Hampshire, was awarded a $985,138 Small Business Innovation Research Phase IIB contract by the U.S. Department of Transportation on August 26, 2024. The contract, which extends through August 25, 2026, supports the development of a robust, field-ready inline tool for accurately measuring pipe bending stresses and crack detection. This Phase IIB award represents the continuation of research initially solicited under the DOT's fiscal year 2020 SBIR program, which sought innovative solutions for pipeline repair methods and nondestructive evaluation technologies to enhance transportation infrastructure safety and performance. The contract is structured as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangement with a total small business set-aside designation.
The funding originates from the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation under the civilian side of the Department of Transportation. Creare's selection for this advanced research phase reflects the company's established expertise in developing specialized sensors, measurement systems, and advanced technologies for federal agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, and various military research centers. The Phase IIB designation indicates that the initial feasibility and proof-of-concept phases have been successfully completed, and the contractor is now advancing the technology toward commercialization and real-world deployment in pipeline inspection and maintenance operations.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Fedsprout Technologies L.L.C. | $125,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 6913G624C100011?
6913G624C100011 was awarded to Creare LLC by Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation (Department of Transportation) on August 26, 2024.
How much is contract 6913G624C100011 worth?
The government has obligated $985,138 on 6913G624C100011.
Was contract 6913G624C100011 competed?
The extent of competition for 6913G624C100011 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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