Sbir phase I directed-energy seed priming for uniform germination and enhanced early seedling vigor in space controlled-environment agriculture

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
80NSSC26C0244
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$224,204

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$224,204.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 33% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
PSC
AJ14 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
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
SUGARCRK TWP, OH 45458, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The Shared Services Center (Civilian) awarded a $224,204 definitive contract to Global Neighbor, Inc. for directed-energy seed priming research supporting uniform germination and enhanced early seedling vigor in space controlled-environment agriculture on September 30, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.

This is a Phase I SBIR award. The contract carries firm fixed-price terms with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2027. Place of performance is Sugar Creek Township, OH 45458.

Global Neighbor, Inc. is a small business specializing in agricultural technology innovation, with prior federal research and development work in seed priming systems and non-chemical vegetation control. The awardee has received multiple SBIR grants from USDA NIFA totaling approximately $1 million to develop directed-energy seed priming technology, non-chemical weed control solutions, and weed seed destruction systems, often in partnership with Texas A&M University and CNH Industrial.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26C0244?

80NSSC26C0244 was awarded to Global Neighbor, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 28, 2026.

How much is contract 80NSSC26C0244 worth?

The government has obligated $224,204 on 80NSSC26C0244.

Was contract 80NSSC26C0244 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC26C0244 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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