Sbir phase I a space-qualified optical frequency comb with integrated nanophotonic heterodyne module
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0164
- Awardee
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Chi3 Optics LLC UEI TKGYDCDKBEM7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $149,746
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $149,746.00 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
- Boulder, CO 80301, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $149,746 |
About this award
Chi3 Optics LLC, a small business concern, was awarded a $149,746 firm fixed-price contract by the federal government for SBIR Phase I research focused on developing a space-qualified optical frequency comb with an integrated nanophotonic heterodyne module. The award is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and carries an ultimate completion date of March 27, 2026. The contract was issued on September 29, 2025, with performance to be conducted in Boulder, Colorado.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, administered through a civilian federal agency, supports early-stage research and development by small businesses to explore scientific and technical merit and feasibility of innovative concepts. This Phase I award represents the initial exploration phase of the project, enabling Chi3 Optics to investigate the technical and commercial viability of creating optical frequency comb technology suitable for space applications, which has potential applications in precision measurement, sensing, and communication systems. As a Phase I SBIR contract, successful completion could position the company for continued funding through subsequent Phase II and commercialization phases.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0164?
80NSSC25C0164 was awarded to Chi3 Optics LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0164 worth?
The government has obligated $149,746 on 80NSSC25C0164.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0164 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0164 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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