Conductive lightweight concrete for electromagnetic pulse protection
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HDTRA124C0031
- Awardee
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Creare LLC UEI JDKYAKDT4TT6
- Awarding agency
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,130,545
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,130,545.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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 · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Hanover, NH 03755, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Creare LLC, a Hanover, New Hampshire-based small business, was awarded a $1.13 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency on September 15, 2024, to develop conductive lightweight concrete for electromagnetic pulse protection. The contract, structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive agreement with a completion date of September 14, 2026, is set aside for small businesses. Under this award, Creare is advancing research into materials that can shield against electromagnetic pulse threats while maintaining the practical benefits of lightweight concrete construction. The company has partnered with Nano-C, Inc., a nanostructured carbon materials manufacturer, to develop shelf-stable carbon nanomaterial additives and single-wall carbon nanotube ink that will enhance both the conductivity and structural strength of the concrete formulation.
This Phase II award represents a continuation of research innovation by Creare, which has demonstrated extensive expertise across defense, aerospace, and advanced technology sectors through prior SBIR and STTR contracts with federal agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Nano-C's subcontract contribution focuses on producing nanocarbon black materials and conductive inks that require minimal processing power for field preparation, directly supporting the development of practical electromagnetic shielding solutions for defense infrastructure applications. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, which focuses on reducing threats from weapons of mass destruction, provides strategic context for this material science research aimed at protecting critical assets and personnel.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Nano-C, Inc. | $200,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HDTRA124C0031?
HDTRA124C0031 was awarded to Creare LLC by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Department of Defense) on September 15, 2024.
How much is contract HDTRA124C0031 worth?
The government has obligated $1,130,545 on HDTRA124C0031.
Was contract HDTRA124C0031 competed?
The extent of competition for HDTRA124C0031 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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