DARPA research project

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Contract number
HR001123C0002
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$26,007,108

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 90% obligated
$28,906,360.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 78% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 9 offers Basic Research
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Redondo Beach, CA 90278, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00016 $8,811,372
Funding Only Action P00015 $6,040,000
Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) P00014 $383,634
Funding Only Action P00013 $1,116,366
Other Administrative Action P00012 $0
Exercise an Option P00011 $1,500,000
Other Administrative Action P00010 $0
Other Administrative Action P00009 $0
Other Administrative Action P00008 $0
Change Order P00007 $400,000
Other Administrative Action P00006 $0
Other Administrative Action P00005 · Modular efficient laser technology (MELT) $0
Funding Only Action P00004 $704,501
Funding Only Action P00003 · Modular efficient laser technology (MELT) program $1,408,212
Other Administrative Action ARZ999 $0
Funding Only Action P00002 $1,721,059
Funding Only Action P00001 $2,493,782
Original award $1,428,182
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About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $28.906 million definitive contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the Modular Efficient Laser Technology (MELT) research project on October 21, 2022, with performance in Redondo Beach, California. No set-aside was used. The contract carries a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure and runs through December 31, 2027.

The originating solicitation, posted January 28, 2022, seeks development of modular efficient laser technology demonstrating a 3x3 array of laser tiles capable of scalable high-energy laser output, with total anticipated funding across all awards of $60 million. The program targets demonstration of a 3x3 tiled panel by the end of the five-year period. Personnel must hold Secret clearances or the contractor must partner with an organization having classified facility access. NAICS code 336413 and PSC code R408 apply.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is using a multi-vendor technical team that includes Freedom Photonics LLC for photonic components and semiconductor device manufacturing, Powerphotonic Inc. for optical engineering and specialized optics, and Majestic12 Electronics Inc. for electronic components and hardware. Freedom Photonics and Powerphotonic subcontracts are dated as early as February 2023, with a later Freedom Photonics semiconductor award in February 2026 and a Majestic12 Electronics subcontract in June 2025.

Subawards

Subcontractor Amount Awarded
Area51-Esg, Inc. DARPA RESEARCH PROJECT Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing $81,849
Freedom Photonics LLC DARPA RESEARCH PROJECT Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing $3,945,000
Majestic12 Electronics, Inc. DARPA RESEARCH PROJECT All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $45,590
Powerphotonic, Inc. Modular efficient laser technology (MELT) technical services $49,790
Freedom Photonics LLC Modular efficient laser technology (MELT) technical services $137,536
Freedom Photonics LLC DARPA RESEARCH PROJECT Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing $725,000
Freedom Photonics LLC MODULAR EFFICIENT LASER TECHNOLOGY (MELT) Standard Material $1,201,669

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HR001123C0002?

HR001123C0002 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on October 21, 2022.

How much is contract HR001123C0002 worth?

The government has obligated $26,007,108 on HR001123C0002. Its current value, with exercised options, is $28,906,360.

Was contract HR001123C0002 competed?

The extent of competition for HR001123C0002 was full and open competition. The government received 9 offers.

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