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Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0002426C3067
- Awardee
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Arete Associates UEI DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
- Awarding agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,364,591
Award facts
- Contract value 70% obligated
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- $1,364,591.00 Current, with exercised options
- $1,950,574.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 19% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 23 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Northridge, CA 91324, USA
- Defense program
- Space Based Infrared System High
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $1.95 million definitive contract to Arete Associates on March 24, 2026, under a total small business set-aside, for work on the Space Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program with a ceiling value of $1,950,574 and an ultimate completion date of March 24, 2029.
Place of performance is Northridge, California. The contract carries cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing. SBIRS High is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with Acquisition Category IC designation, providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities. The program encompasses both space and ground segments requiring significant technological development across infrared sensors, data processing, automation, and visualization applications. Arete Associates specializes in advanced sensing solutions and research, engineering, integration, and sustainment services, with a portfolio of SBIR and STTR contracts focused on infrared sensing, autonomous systems, and specialized laser systems for defense applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0002426C3067?
N0002426C3067 was awarded to Arete Associates by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on March 24, 2026.
How much is contract N0002426C3067 worth?
The government has obligated $1,364,591 on N0002426C3067. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,950,574.
Was contract N0002426C3067 competed?
The extent of competition for N0002426C3067 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 23 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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