Definitive Contract N0002425CS113

The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $240K definitive contract on June 2, 2025, to Toyon Research Corporation, a small business based in Goleta, California, for a kickoff briefing and surveillance enhancement work related to the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a firm fixed price structure and an ultimate completion date of May 28, 2026. SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway that provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities for national security purposes, encompassing both space and ground segments with advanced technological requirements in infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization.

Toyon Research Corporation specializes in advanced technology research and development for defense and intelligence applications, with particular expertise in autonomous systems, sensor development, artificial intelligence, and space-based sensing technologies. The company has an established track record executing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards across multiple defense agencies, and maintains significant indefinite delivery vehicles including an $89.8M contract with Naval Air Warfare Center for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting requirements. This award represents continued engagement on the broader SBIRS High program, where numerous small businesses participate in research and development activities supporting the system's satellite-based infrared and missile warning capabilities.