Definitive Contract N0002425CT179

The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $246,000 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract to Redshred, LLC, a minority-owned, woman-owned small business, to conduct research and development in support of the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) High program. The project, titled "BRIDGE: Bridging Redundant Information for Data Governance and Efficiency," responds to SBIR Topic Number N25A-T007 and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price definitive contract with a performance completion deadline of June 19, 2026. This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, reflecting the Department of Defense's emphasis on leveraging small business innovation for advanced technology development.

SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation, providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through satellite-based systems. The program encompasses both space and ground segments requiring significant technological advancement in infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization applications. Redshred's Phase I research effort will contribute to data governance and efficiency initiatives within this critical national security program. The company's established track record includes multiple SBIR and STTR awards with defense agencies and substantial Indefinite Delivery Vehicles, positioning it effectively to deliver on complex research and development objectives for the Department of Defense.