SF241-0018. This sbir phase i contract will evaluate and select coating materials to be applied to the cathode materials to focus on the specific electrical performance improvements needed to…

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Contract number
FA254124CB039
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$179,996

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$179,996.30 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
NAICS code
927110 Space Research and Technology
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 20 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Denver, CO 80241, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $179,996

About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded a $180K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Forge Nano, Inc., a Colorado-based nanotechnology company specializing in advanced surface engineering and precision nano-coating solutions. Under contract SF241-0018, Forge Nano will evaluate and select coating materials for cathode substrates to achieve specific electrical performance improvements necessary to advance lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside with firm fixed-price terms, is scheduled for completion by February 19, 2025, with work to be performed in Denver, Colorado.

This award leverages Forge Nano's established expertise in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and nanomaterial coating technologies, capabilities previously demonstrated through federal contracts with the Office of Naval Research and AFRL. The SBIR Phase I program is designed to support innovative research and development by small businesses, with this particular effort contributing to the advancement of battery chemistry—a critical area within the Department of Defense's modernization and energy resilience objectives. The company's track record of collaboration with leading research institutions and proven ability to deliver specialized coating solutions positions it well to execute this focused research phase.

Description

SF241-0018. This sbir phase i contract will evaluate and select coating materials to be applied to the cathode materials to focus on the specific electrical performance improvements needed to advance the LIS chemistry.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA254124CB039?

FA254124CB039 was awarded to Forge Nano, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 20, 2024.

How much is contract FA254124CB039 worth?

The government has obligated $179,996 on FA254124CB039.

Which agency awarded contract FA254124CB039?

Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254124CB039, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA254124CB039 competed?

The extent of competition for FA254124CB039 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 20 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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