Definitive Contract N0002425CS131

The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded a $240K Firm Fixed Price contract to Toyon Research Corporation, a small business based in Goleta, California, under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I action. This definitive contract, awarded on June 2, 2025, is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside 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 has an ultimate completion date of May 26, 2026, representing a six-month performance period. SBIRS High is a critical space-based satellite system that provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities for national security purposes, encompassing both space and ground segments requiring significant technological development in infrared sensors, data processing, and visualization applications.

Toyon Research Corporation brings substantial expertise to this effort, having established itself as a versatile advanced technology research and development provider specializing in electronic warfare, autonomous systems, sensor development, artificial intelligence, and satellite technologies. The company has a proven track record securing SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards across multiple federal agencies and holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles totaling over $160M, including a $89.8M Naval Air Warfare Center contract for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting requirements. As a small business prime contractor on this Phase I research effort, Toyon will contribute to the technological innovation supporting the SBIRS High program's critical national security mission.