Definitive Contract FA865022C5411
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- This is a $179,783 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit research and development company based in Andover, Massachusetts. The contract is for the development of a "HIGH POWER, HIGH THROUGHPUT MWIR FUSED FIBER COMBINER", which aligns with PSI's expertise in optical systems and specialized instrumentation. The contract has a firm fixed-price pricing structure and a...
- Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a small business research and development company headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on August 7, 2023. In collaboration with Harvard University, PSI will develop a high-power external-cavity laser modulator for integrated transmitter units designed to significantly reduce the size, weight, power, and cost of space-based laser...
- This is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee definitive contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit research and development company. The contract is for the development of a Standoff Illuminator for Measuring Absorbance and Reflectance Infrared Light Signatures, with a ceiling value of $2,832,464.00 and a completion date of October 31, 2017. The contract is not set aside. PSI is an experienced federal contractor, with a diverse portfolio of...
- This is a $149,946 firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a small business, for on-orbit calibration of staring imaging sensors under the SBIR Program Phase I. The contract is set aside for small businesses. PSI is a for-profit research and development company that provides scientific and technical services to federal agencies like the Department of Defense, NASA, and Department of Energy through contracts and...
- This is a $1,699,930.00 Firm Fixed Price Definitive Contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit research and development company located in Andover, Massachusetts. The contract is for a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II research project to demonstrate the capability to produce flexible multi-layer emissivity control coatings (FMECCs) with enhanced compatibility to volume manufacturing and end-user application. The...
- This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit R&D company. The $1,249,395.16 firm fixed-price contract supports PSI's research and development of a Fabry-Perot sensor system for spectral reconstruction of material emissivity values, under SBIR topic AF231-0003. The contract has a completion date of November 2, 2026. PSI has extensive experience supporting U.S....
- This is a $179,972.22 firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit small business located in Andover, Massachusetts. The contract is for the development of a "Scalable Metalens Array for Digital Projection Systems" under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I program. The award has a completion date of April 29, 2025. PSI has previously been awarded other government contracts and grants,...
- This is a Firm Fixed Price contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a small business based in Andover, Massachusetts. The contract, valued at $749,998.28, is for the development of LED Schlieren lighting under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II program. The contract has a completion date of May 17, 2025. PSI is a for-profit research and development company that specializes in advanced materials, optical systems, and...
- This is a $1,794,667.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Photonic Systems, Inc. (PSI), a small business manufacturer of photonic integrated circuits. The contract is for the development of photonic integrated circuits, with a period of performance through October 2, 2023. PSI has a strong track record of securing prime contracts and subcontracts with various defense agencies, including the Department of the Navy, Army, and DARPA, for research...
- This is a $1,013,639.22 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), a for-profit research and development company in Andover, Massachusetts. The contract is for the "INSTANTEYE ACADEMIC SYSTEM" and was awarded on November 3, 2014 with a completion date of September 3, 2019. The contract is a definitive contract and does not use a set-aside designation. PSI is a small business that has been awarded multiple federal...
Physical Sciences Inc., a small business research and development company based in Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract valued at $1.79M by the Air Force Research Laboratory on September 30, 2022, for the Low-Cost Optical Systems Technology (LOW-COST) program. The contract, with performance through December 30, 2026, supports PSI's core competencies in advanced optical systems and scientific instrumentation for defense applications. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award, indicating open competition. PSI subcontracted work to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (doing business as Information and Electronic Warfare Systems) in April 2023 to support development of the Broadband Infrared Diffractor (BIRD) flat optics technology, which aims to reduce the size, weight, and power consumption of electro-optical and infrared systems—a critical objective for modern military platforms. This engagement demonstrates the Air Force Research Laboratory's investment in miniaturization and efficiency improvements for EO/IR sensor systems through collaboration between a specialized R&D contractor and a major defense prime with extensive expertise in electronic warfare and optical technologies. PSI's extensive track record with the Department of Defense, including work on hypersonic technologies, advanced propulsion systems, and specialized optical sensing, positions the company to deliver innovative solutions for the service's modernization priorities. The use of a definitive contract structure with cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing reflects the research and development nature of the work, allowing flexibility as technical challenges emerge while maintaining cost accountability through fixed fee compensation.
ContractNumber | Description | Subcontractor | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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102211010814446S | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | Definitive Contract FA865022C5411 | $177.0k | 4/6/23 |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00009 | Funding Only Action | $20.9k | 8/5/25 | |
| P00008 | Funding Only Action | $348.0k | 3/4/25 | |
| P00007 | Funding Only Action | $50.0k | 11/27/24 | |
| P00006 | Other Administrative Action | $150.0k | 10/11/24 | |
| P00005 | Other Administrative Action | $83.9k | 8/29/24 |