Research & development - small business innovation research phase II for topic N232-080, self-driving convoy operation
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- M6785425C6531
- Awardee
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Hptechai LLC UEI P3BMEH2AJ7T3
- Awarding agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,499,963
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- M6785425R6531 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,499,963.49 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% 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 after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Bryan, TX 77807, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$0 | |
| Original award | $1,499,964 |
About this award
Hptechai LLC, operating under the trade name Tether, has been awarded a $1.5 million firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Marine Corps for Phase II of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on self-driving convoy operation technology under Topic N232-080, designated BUILD GEN 5. The contract was awarded on June 9, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 8, 2026. Work will be performed in Bryan, Texas. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.
This Phase II SBIR effort represents the Marine Corps' investment in advancing autonomous vehicle convoy capabilities, building upon successful Phase I research outcomes. The Small Business Innovation Research program is designed to foster technological innovation by providing federal R&D funding to small businesses, and this award enables Hptechai to further develop and demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial potential of self-driving convoy systems. Such technology could enhance military logistics and operational efficiency by enabling autonomous vehicle formations for supply chain and personnel transport applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract M6785425C6531?
M6785425C6531 was awarded to Hptechai LLC by Marine Corps (Department of the Navy) on June 9, 2025.
How much is contract M6785425C6531 worth?
The government has obligated $1,499,963 on M6785425C6531.
Was contract M6785425C6531 competed?
The extent of competition for M6785425C6531 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer.
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