Capillary-operated space mesoporous optical system
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA237724CB010
- Awardee
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GE Vernova Operations LLC UEI NUSAC9QAV8W8 Part of General Electric Company
- Awarding agency
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Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,493,780
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,493,780.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Schenectady, NY 12309, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Novation Agreement | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,078,655 | |
| Original award | $415,125 |
About this award
GE Vernova Operations LLC, operating as the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, was awarded a $1.49 million cost-no-fee definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on November 14, 2023, for the Capillary-Operated Space Mesoporous Optical System (COSMOS) program, with completion targeted for July 14, 2024. This contract modification implements a novation agreement and represents research and development work performed at the prime contractor's facility in Schenectady, New York. The award carries no set-aside designation and was issued as part of DARPA's broader advanced technology development initiatives focused on innovative optical and materials systems for defense applications. Major subcontractors supporting this effort include RTX Corporation's Raytheon Technologies Research Center and Universite Laval's Research and Innovation Vice-Rector division, which will contribute specialized expertise in advanced materials research and scientific analysis required for the COSMOS development.
The COSMOS project focuses on designing and simulating the behavior of ferrofluids flowing through 4-by-4 micrometer pore capillary structures under combined capillary and electromagnetic forces, with applications toward developing advanced optical systems for space and ground-based missions. This research aligns with DARPA's investment in novel optical technologies and advanced materials that can enable next-generation optical systems with enhanced capabilities and performance characteristics. The interdisciplinary team brings together General Electric's materials science and engineering expertise, Raytheon Technologies' advanced systems development capabilities, and Universite Laval's specialized research competencies to address the technical challenges inherent in developing capillary-operated optical systems that leverage ferrofluid dynamics.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation | $210,662 | |
| Universite Laval | $263,253 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA237724CB010?
FA237724CB010 was awarded to GE Vernova Operations LLC by Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) on November 14, 2023.
How much is contract FA237724CB010 worth?
The government has obligated $1,493,780 on FA237724CB010.
Which agency awarded contract FA237724CB010?
Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) awarded FA237724CB010, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA237724CB010 competed?
The extent of competition for FA237724CB010 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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