Modern water vapor differential absorption lidar (WV-DIAL) uses a single frequency distributed bragg reflector (DBR) laser diode to seed a pulsed semiconductor amplifier. To meet the demand of these…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC18C0105
- Awardee
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Photodigm Inc. UEI T2Z5UMMFJ9Z8
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $748,277
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $748,277.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Richardson, TX 75081, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
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| Original award | $748,277 |
About this award
This contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to Photodigm Inc., a small business manufacturer of laser diodes. The $748,277.00 contract is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award to further develop compact, integrated laser modules for water vapor differential absorption lidar (WV-DIAL) systems. The modules will incorporate distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) lasers at wavelengths of 935 nanometers and 817 nanometers to provide narrow linewidth, high-power laser sources for lidar applications. This work builds upon the design and prototype demonstration from the previous SBIR Phase I effort. The goal is to deliver a more compact, rugged, and cost-effective laser solution compared to free-space laser systems currently used in DIAL instruments.
Description
Modern water vapor differential absorption lidar (WV-DIAL) uses a single frequency distributed bragg reflector (DBR) laser diode to seed a pulsed semiconductor amplifier. To meet the demand of these advanced instruments, the development of DBR lasers at multiple wavelengths in the 700-950NM region is required. Current DIAL systems use free-space lasers that require bulk optics and are subject to misalignment and contamination. A compact integrated laser module is desirable for future cost-effective, rugged and fieldable systems. Build on the design and prototype demonstration of phase I, we propose to further the development of the compact integrated laser modules. Our approach, with the fabrication of high precision DBR laser of 935NM and 817NM wavelengths; and the package engineering of compact integration, will provide the narrow linewidth and high power laser modules for numerous lidar applications with the advantages of reduced size, weight and power (SWAP).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC18C0105?
80NSSC18C0105 was awarded to Photodigm Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 2, 2018.
How much is contract 80NSSC18C0105 worth?
The government has obligated $748,277 on 80NSSC18C0105.
Was contract 80NSSC18C0105 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC18C0105 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 500 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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