Microsystems induced catalysis (MICA)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125CE041
- Awardee
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RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. UEI JAXJSTJJSP74 Part of RTX Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $5,189,163
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA) Solicitation · HR001125S0007 · Posted Jan 21, 2025
- Contract value 50% obligated
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- $5,435,256.00 Current, with exercised options
- $10,300,859.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 34% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 15 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02138, 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 | $2,144,335 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,305,601 | |
| Original award | $1,739,227 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $10.3 million definitive contract to RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. for the Microsystems Induced Catalysis (MICA) program on September 25, 2025, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee structure with no set-aside.
Work is performed in Cambridge, MA. The originating solicitation seeks advanced research and development in modeling, simulation, and fabrication of microsystem-based control of catalytic molecules, structured as a 39-month effort across two phases: Phase 1 (21 months) and Phase 2 (18 months), with down-selection of performers anticipated at the end of Phase 1. The program targets revolutionary scientific advances in microsystem architectures that control catalytic molecules through generated physical forces, with evaluation criteria emphasizing functional accuracy, placement precision, and scalability of catalyst control mechanisms. Performers must demonstrate increasing levels of catalyst control, progressing from one catalytic chemistry type in Phase 1 to six unique catalyst types in Phase 2, with placement accuracy improving from 100 nanometers to 50 nanometers.
The contract ceiling is $10.3 million and performance extends through December 24, 2028. Subcontractors include The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (optics), The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. (nonproduct services), and the University of Missouri System (nonproduct services).
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York | $108,600 | |
| The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. | $262,550 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $82,340 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125CE041?
HR001125CE041 was awarded to RTX BBN Technologies, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 25, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125CE041 worth?
The government has obligated $5,189,163 on HR001125CE041. Its current value, with exercised options, is $5,435,256. Its potential value, with all options, is $10,300,859.
Was contract HR001125CE041 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125CE041 was full and open competition. The government received 15 offers.
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