Advancing thermal protection systems for hypersonic missiles
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001424C1329
- Awardee
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Cambium Biomaterials Inc. UEI K9VZECDZ2YN9
- Awarding agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,735,049
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FY24 Long Range BAA Solicitation · N0001424SB001 · Posted Oct 2, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,735,048.92 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA 22203, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Office of Naval Research awarded a $4.74M firm-fixed-price definitive contract to Cambium Biomaterials Inc. on September 11, 2024, for advancing thermal protection systems for hypersonic missiles. The contract, which completed on September 10, 2025, was awarded without set-aside designation and represents ONR's investment in next-generation materials science to support naval and broader military operational effectiveness. Cambium Biomaterials, headquartered in El Segundo, California, is a specialized manufacturer of advanced biomaterials and high-performance composites for defense applications, positioning the company as a capable prime contractor for developing innovative protective systems critical to modern military platforms.
This award originated from ONR's Broad Agency Announcement for Long-Range Science and Technology projects posted in October 2023, which sought proposals with potential to advance Navy and Marine Corps operations through technological innovation. The contract aligns with Cambium's demonstrated core competency in biomaterial science combined with thermal protection capabilities, building on the company's extensive portfolio of ONR awards in advanced materials development. The work performed at the company's Arlington, Virginia location supports ONR's broader mission of maintaining technological superiority through cutting-edge materials engineering and represents part of a comprehensive engagement with Cambium across multiple defense agencies, including concurrent work with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on related materials science initiatives.
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Who was awarded contract N0001424C1329?
N0001424C1329 was awarded to Cambium Biomaterials Inc. by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on September 11, 2024.
How much is contract N0001424C1329 worth?
The government has obligated $4,735,049 on N0001424C1329.
Was contract N0001424C1329 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001424C1329 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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