Definitive Contract N0002426C3040

The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a Phase II contract valued at $2.0 million to Materials Sciences LLC, a small business specializing in advanced composite materials and structures located in Horsham, Pennsylvania. This definitive contract, issued under the umbrella of contract N241-049, carries a Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing structure and is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract extends through January 27, 2029, and supports the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High), a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. SBIRS High is a satellite-based system providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities for national security, encompassing both space and ground segments requiring significant technological development.

Materials Sciences LLC brings substantial experience in federal research and development, having previously received numerous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer contracts focused on advanced composite materials research, thermal management, and structural optimization for defense applications. The company's work on SBIRS High aligns with its established expertise in developing technologies for complex military equipment and supporting critical defense programs. As a subsidiary of Seemann Composites LLC with active federal contractor registration, Materials Sciences LLC is well-positioned to deliver the technological innovation required under this Phase II effort, which represents continued investment in the research and development initiatives critical to SBIRS High's mission capabilities.