Definitive Contract N0002425CS121

Charles River Analytics, Inc., a small business headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was awarded a $246,483 Firm Fixed Price contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command on June 2, 2025, for Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) services in support of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) High program. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, calls for research and development services in accordance with the contractor's Phase I proposal entitled "Comprehensive Optimized Low-Power Underwater Magnetic Neural Anomaly," submitted in response to SBIR Topic Number N251-040, with an ultimate completion date of March 4, 2026. SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through space and ground segment systems.

Charles River Analytics brings substantial expertise in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and engineering services for federal defense and civilian agencies. The company has an established track record of securing SBIR and STTR awards across multiple technology domains and holds several significant federal contract vehicles, including a $249 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and a $950 million Advanced Battle Management System contract with the Air Force. This SBIR Phase I award represents the company's continued participation in the SBIRS High program's ecosystem of technology development and innovation initiatives supporting national security objectives.