Kickoff briefing

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
N0002425CS212
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$139,938

Award facts

Contract value 58% obligated
  • $139,938.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $239,817.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
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 · 28 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Torrance, CA 90505, USA
Defense program
Space Based Infrared System High
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Inertialwave, Inc., a small business specializing in inertial position tracking systems and radiation-hardened application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), received a $239.8K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I award from the Naval Sea Systems Command on June 18, 2025. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside with firm fixed-price terms, supports the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program through a kickoff briefing effort with a completion date of June 18, 2026. SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense that provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through both space and ground segments. The work will be performed in Torrance, California.

This award builds on Inertialwave's established track record in developing navigation-grade inertial sensors and radiation-hardened components, demonstrated through prior SBIR awards from both NASA and the Army totaling over $1.5M. The contract represents the company's continued participation in supporting critical national security satellite capabilities through innovation in specialized sensor and electronics technologies. As a Phase I SBIR effort, this engagement will support preliminary research activities prior to potential continuation through Phase II development awards.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0002425CS212?

N0002425CS212 was awarded to Inertialwave, Inc. by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on June 18, 2025.

How much is contract N0002425CS212 worth?

The government has obligated $139,938 on N0002425CS212. Its potential value, with all options, is $239,817.

Was contract N0002425CS212 competed?

The extent of competition for N0002425CS212 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 28 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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