Fabrication and testing of large aperture achromatic visible metalens for imaging applications
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001123C0034
- Awardee
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Tunoptix, Inc. UEI JXPAYYV4U9J5
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,499,900
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Pre-Solicitation · HR001119S0035 · Posted Mar 1, 2019
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,499,900.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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 No Fee
- Place of performance
- Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase II
- 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 | |
| Exercise an Option | $499,950 | |
| Original award | $999,950 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Tunoptix, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced optical technologies, a $1.5 million cost-no-fee Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract on March 27, 2023. Under this total small business set-aside, Tunoptix will conduct fabrication and testing of large aperture achromatic visible metalenses for imaging applications, as well as research on asymmetric visibility via designer obscurants and computational photonics. The work is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2025, and will be performed in Seattle, Washington.
This award represents DARPA's continued investment in meta-optics and computational imaging technologies through its SBIR/STTR programs, which fund innovative research from small businesses and research institutions. Tunoptix's selection builds on the company's established track record in developing compact, lightweight optical systems for defense and space applications. The Phase II designation indicates progression from earlier feasibility studies, reflecting confidence in the technical approach and commercial potential of the metalens technology. The contract supports DARPA's broader objectives of advancing photonic capabilities for military sensing and imaging systems.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001123C0034?
HR001123C0034 was awarded to Tunoptix, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 27, 2023.
How much is contract HR001123C0034 worth?
The government has obligated $1,499,900 on HR001123C0034.
Was contract HR001123C0034 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001123C0034 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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