Lasers for universal microscale optical systems (lumos) will bring efficient on-chip optical gain to highly-capable integrated photonics platforms and enable complete photonics functionality on a…
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001120C0135
- Awardee
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Nexus Photonics, Inc. UEI GWGLE6NTKKX8
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $7,998,995
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Lasers for Universal Microscale Optical Systems (LUMOS) Pre-Solicitation · HR001120S0008 · Posted Nov 18, 2019
- Lasers for Universal Microscale Optical Systems (LUMOS) Award Notice · Posted Sep 2, 2020
- Contract value 73% obligated
- $10,996,516.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 29 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Goleta, CA, USA
- 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 | |
| Change Order | $3,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $525,565 | |
| Exercise an Option | $724,317 | |
| Funding Only Action | $281,590 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $562,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,031,054 | |
| Funding Only Action | $582,595 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $558,782 | |
| Original award | $733,092 |
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About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Nexus Photonics, Inc., a small business based in Goleta, California, a $11.0 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract on September 2, 2020, to develop advanced photonic integrated circuit technologies under the Lasers for Universal Microscale Optical Systems (LUMOS) program. The contract, which runs through February 28, 2027, supports DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office initiative to integrate on-chip optical gain into heterogeneous photonic platforms, enabling complete photonic functionality on single substrates for disruptive optical microsystems. This award represents one of multiple anticipated contract awards from DARPA's $70 million LUMOS program, which sought innovative solutions across three technical areas: scaling photonic circuit complexity with integrated gain in silicon photonics foundries, developing high-power gain components capable of handling radiofrequency operation up to 110 GHz with 1 watt total power, and creating broad-spectrum gain platforms spanning 400 to 900 nanometers.
Nexus Photonics brings substantial expertise to this effort, with demonstrated capabilities in designing photonic integrated circuits, developing laser systems, and delivering sophisticated research and development across multiple federal agencies. The company's prior work on spectroscopy-grade lasers, photonic integrated circuits at specific wavelengths, and heterogeneous III-V semiconductor integration directly aligns with LUMOS objectives. No set-aside designation was applied to this competition. The research will be conducted at the contractor's facility in Goleta, California, with work coded under Research and Development in Photonic Components and Subassemblies, supporting DARPA's broader microsystems technology modernization efforts.
Description
Lasers for universal microscale optical systems (lumos) will bring efficient on-chip optical gain to highly-capable integrated photonics platforms and enable complete photonics functionality on a single substrate for disruptive optical microsystems.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001120C0135?
HR001120C0135 was awarded to Nexus Photonics, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 2, 2020.
How much is contract HR001120C0135 worth?
The government has obligated $7,998,995 on HR001120C0135. Its current value, with exercised options, is $10,996,516.
Was contract HR001120C0135 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001120C0135 was full and open competition. The government received 29 offers.
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