Sbir direct to phase II: seeker with infrared event-based neuromorphic sensing (sirens)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ086026CE053
- Awardee
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Kitware Inc. UEI DK6LPWMS5LP5
- Awarding agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,987,138
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,987,138.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 23% 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
- Clifton Park, NY 12065, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,987,138 |
About this award
The Missile Defense Agency awarded a $1.987 million definitive contract to Kitware Inc. for development of a seeker with infrared event-based neuromorphic sensing (SIRENS) under a total small business set-aside on May 6, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of May 5, 2028.
This is a Small Business Innovation Research direct-to-Phase II award executed on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis. Place of performance is Clifton Park, NY. The effort addresses advanced sensor and computational imaging capabilities aligned with MDA's research and development mission, drawing on Kitware's core capability footprint in machine learning, artificial intelligence algorithm development, and specialized computational imaging tools. The contract ceiling is $1.987 million with no stated base or option period structure beyond the completion date noted.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ086026CE053?
HQ086026CE053 was awarded to Kitware Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on May 6, 2026.
How much is contract HQ086026CE053 worth?
The government has obligated $1,987,138 on HQ086026CE053.
Was contract HQ086026CE053 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ086026CE053 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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