The high operational temperature sensors (hots) program aims to develop a technology for high-bandwidth, high-dynamic-range sensing at high temperature.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001124C0398
- Awardee
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BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. UEI XHYCN585XJH4
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $6,194,105
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- High Operational Temperature Sensors (HOTS) Pre-Solicitation · HR001123S0036 · Posted May 16, 2023
- Contract value 49% obligated
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- $6,194,105.00 Current, with exercised options
- $12,607,503.00 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 16 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Merrimack, NH 03054, 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 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $1,535,578 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,364,085 | |
| Original award | $2,294,442 |
About this award
DARPA awarded BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. a $12.6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract on March 8, 2024, to support the High Operational Temperature Sensors (HOTS) program. This initiative aims to develop high-bandwidth, high-dynamic-range sensing technology capable of operating at elevated temperatures, with performance expected through December 31, 2025. The work will be performed at BAE Systems' facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award.
BAE Systems has engaged a diverse subcontractor team to execute this advanced research and development effort. Major subcontractors include General Electric Company's GE Research division, which is developing processes for refined piezoelectric materials; Purdue University and The Pennsylvania State University, providing specialized research and materials expertise; MSE Supplies LLC, supplying customized piezoelectric langasite crystals; Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Inc., supporting silicon carbide epitaxial growth; and Kampanics LLC, a small disadvantaged business contributing specialized sensor component development. This multi-disciplinary collaboration leverages BAE Systems' established leadership in advanced electronic systems integration alongside specialized expertise in materials science, academic research capabilities, and precision manufacturing to advance DARPA's high-temperature sensing objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $133,016 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $164,392 | |
| Purdue University | $200,000 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $150,000 | |
| Kampanics L.L.C. | $124,886 | |
| Kampanics L.L.C. | $62,442 | |
| Purdue University | $166,629 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $157,196 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $180,000 | |
| Purdue University | $44,000 | |
| General Electric Company | $652,300 | |
| MSE Supplies LLC | $58,026 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $212,559 | |
| Kampanics L.L.C. | $70,000 | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $70,853 | |
| Purdue University | $86,895 | |
| Kampanics L.L.C. | $150,000 | |
| Attalon, Inc. | $127,890 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001124C0398?
HR001124C0398 was awarded to BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 8, 2024.
How much is contract HR001124C0398 worth?
The government has obligated $6,194,105 on HR001124C0398. Its potential value, with all options, is $12,607,503.
Was contract HR001124C0398 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001124C0398 was full and open competition. The government received 16 offers.
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