The goal of the generating RF with photonic oscillators for low noise (GRYPHON) program is to develop compact, low noise microwave frequency synthesizers to enable advanced sensing and communication…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001122C0017
- 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
- $5,902,481
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Generating RF with Photonic Oscillators for low Noise (GRYPHON) Pre-Solicitation · HR001121S0022 · Posted Mar 30, 2021
- Contract value 68% obligated
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- $5,902,481.00 Current, with exercised options
- $8,660,433.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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 · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $664,244 | |
| Funding Only Action | $402,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $200,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $865,537 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,569,800 | |
| Original award | $700,900 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $8,660,433.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Nexus Photonics Inc., a small business based in Goleta, California. The contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, is for the Generating RF with Photonic Oscillators for Low Noise (GRYPHON) program. The goal of the GRYPHON program is to develop compact, low-noise microwave frequency synthesizers to enable advanced sensing and communication applications. This contract will run through May 5, 2026. Nexus Photonics is a small business that specializes in advanced photonics technologies, including the development of photonic integrated circuits, lasers, and optical systems for federal government agencies across the defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors.
Description
The goal of the generating RF with photonic oscillators for low noise (GRYPHON) program is to develop compact, low noise microwave frequency synthesizers to enable advanced sensing and communication applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001122C0017?
HR001122C0017 was awarded to Nexus Photonics, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on December 15, 2021.
How much is contract HR001122C0017 worth?
The government has obligated $5,902,481 on HR001122C0017. Its potential value, with all options, is $8,660,433.
Was contract HR001122C0017 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001122C0017 was full and open competition. The government received 19 offers.
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