Sbir phase II R and D: passive sensing for distributed radars
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ086025CE002
- Awardee
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Arete Associates UEI DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
- Awarding agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,019,035
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,019,035.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 61% 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
- Northridge, CA 91324, USA
- Defense program
- Missile Defense Agency Support
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,019,035 |
About this award
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded a $2.02M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract to Arete Associates for passive sensing technology development in distributed radar systems. This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, set aside for small businesses, runs through August 2027 and represents advancement from Phase I research into prototype development and validation. Work will be performed at Arete's Northridge, California facility. The award falls under the MDA Support acquisition program, which encompasses comprehensive research, engineering, and technical support services across the agency's operations and strategic initiatives.
Arete Associates, a Northridge-based science and engineering firm specializing in advanced sensing and signal processing technologies, brings substantial experience in SBIR and defense-focused research and development. The company has an established track record delivering sophisticated sensing solutions and autonomous systems across multiple defense agencies, including prior work with MDA, the Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This Phase II effort builds on the company's demonstrated capabilities in remote sensing and sensor systems development, continuing the company's progression of innovative technologies toward operational application within the missile defense enterprise.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Epiq Design Solutions LLC | $44,041 | |
| Newark Electronics Corporation | $42,754 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ086025CE002?
HQ086025CE002 was awarded to Arete Associates by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on August 14, 2025.
How much is contract HQ086025CE002 worth?
The government has obligated $2,019,035 on HQ086025CE002.
Was contract HQ086025CE002 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ086025CE002 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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