Definitive Contract N0002425CS260

Design Interactive, LLC, a woman-owned small business based in Orlando, Florida, has been awarded a $2.0 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command to support the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) High program. The contract, structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract with a completion date of September 17, 2028, is designated as a total small business set-aside. SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway that provides persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities for national security. Design Interactive's expertise in advanced technology solutions, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and adaptive training systems, positions the company to contribute to the program's research and development objectives in areas such as data processing, visualization applications, and human performance enhancement technologies.

This Phase II award builds on Design Interactive's established track record with the Department of Defense and Naval Sea Systems Command, including participation in its $4 billion SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award contract vehicle. The company will perform work at its facility in Richmond, Vermont. As a small business SBIR awardee, Design Interactive joins numerous other small businesses participating in SBIRS High's technology development initiatives, which typically span 6 months to 3 years and focus on specialized capabilities including infrared sensors, autonomous systems, machine learning, and data fusion technologies essential to the program's space and ground segments.