Kickoff briefing

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
N0002424CS081
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$146,499

Award facts

Contract value 59% obligated
  • $146,499.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $246,493.85 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
PSC
AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 10 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Austin, TX 78733, USA
Defense program
Space Based Infrared System High
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $246,493.85 firm fixed price contract to Texas Research Institute, Austin, Inc. (Tri/Austin) on August 19, 2024, for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I action supporting the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and carries an ultimate completion date of May 19, 2025. Tri/Austin, a small business specializing in advanced research, development, testing, and evaluation services, will conduct a kickoff briefing and contribute research capabilities to this Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation.

SBIRS High is a critical national security program providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through a satellite-based system encompassing both space and ground segments. The program requires significant technological development in infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization applications. Tri/Austin's involvement through this Phase I SBIR award aligns with the company's established expertise in advanced sensor technologies, machine learning, data fusion, and specialized research for aerospace and defense applications. The company frequently partners with major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin, which serves as the prime contractor for the program's larger logistics support contracts, positioning Tri/Austin within the broader SBIRS High industrial base.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0002424CS081?

N0002424CS081 was awarded to Texas Research Institute , Austin, Inc. by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on August 19, 2024.

How much is contract N0002424CS081 worth?

The government has obligated $146,499 on N0002424CS081. Its potential value, with all options, is $246,494.

Was contract N0002424CS081 competed?

The extent of competition for N0002424CS081 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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