Kickoff briefing

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
N0002424CS098
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$139,976

Award facts

Contract value 58% obligated
  • $139,976.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $239,975.00 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 · 12 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Andover, MA 01810, USA
Defense program
Space Based Infrared System High

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Physical Sciences Inc., a Andover, Massachusetts-based research and development company specializing in advanced materials, optical systems, and radiation detection technologies, was awarded a $239,975 firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command on August 12, 2024. The contract represents a Total Small Business set-aside designation and supports the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program, a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with Acquisition Category IC designation. The contract includes a kickoff briefing with an ultimate completion date of May 12, 2025, and falls within Physical Sciences Inc.'s established area of expertise in infrared sensing and detection systems development for the SBIRS High program.

This award continues Physical Sciences Inc.'s significant participation in the SBIRS High Major Defense Acquisition Program, which provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through satellite-based systems. The company has received multiple multi-million dollar contracts supporting SBIRS High development across space and ground segments, including infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization applications. As a small business concern registered in the federal contracting system since March 2002, Physical Sciences Inc. has demonstrated sustained technical capabilities through extensive Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer awards, positioning the firm as a qualified partner for the Naval Sea Systems Command's advanced defense technology initiatives.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0002424CS098?

N0002424CS098 was awarded to Physical Sciences Inc. by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on August 12, 2024.

How much is contract N0002424CS098 worth?

The government has obligated $139,976 on N0002424CS098. Its potential value, with all options, is $239,975.

Was contract N0002424CS098 competed?

The extent of competition for N0002424CS098 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 12 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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