Base award for sbir phase I N251-051

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
N0002425CS228
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$139,993

Award facts

Contract value 58% obligated
  • $139,993.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $239,879.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • 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 · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, NJ 08062, 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

The Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a $239,879 firm fixed price contract to Thunderbolt Software LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I effort supporting the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program. This base award, designated as a total small business set-aside, carries an ultimate completion date of July 17, 2026, and represents research and development contributions to this Major Defense Acquisition Program. SBIRS High is a critical national security satellite system that provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities, encompassing both space and ground segments that require ongoing technological advancement in areas including infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization applications.

Thunderbolt Software LLC brings relevant expertise in technical support and systems engineering for defense programs, with extensive experience supporting complex government technology initiatives through its work with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation. The company's background in naval systems computing, technology integration, and specialized technical services aligns with the research demands of the SBIR Phase I award. This contract expands Thunderbolt's participation in the SBIRS High program, complementing the broader ecosystem of small business innovation initiatives managed by Naval Sea Systems Command that seek to advance satellite-based infrared capabilities critical to national defense operations.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0002425CS228?

N0002425CS228 was awarded to Thunderbolt Software LLC by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on July 22, 2025.

How much is contract N0002425CS228 worth?

The government has obligated $139,993 on N0002425CS228. Its potential value, with all options, is $239,879.

Was contract N0002425CS228 competed?

The extent of competition for N0002425CS228 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 6 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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