Research IAW SOW (DARPA - pipes - sbir DP2)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6600122C4008
- Awardee
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Axalume Inc. UEI J35TL9J4JFL5
- Awarding agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,499,834
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Pre-Solicitation · HR001121S0007 · Posted Jan 4, 2021
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,499,833.80 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- San Diego, CA 92127, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $307,156 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $192,764 | |
| Original award | $999,913 |
About this award
Axalume Inc., a San Diego-based small business specializing in advanced technology research and development, was awarded a $1.5M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the PIPES program. The definitive contract, awarded on February 23, 2022, with a completion date of September 2, 2025, carries a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure and is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The work specified under this contract involves research in accordance with a Statement of Work (SOW) related to DARPA's PIPES initiative, which focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies to support the agency's mission of ensuring U.S. technological superiority.
The contract represents a continuation of DARPA's SBIR program, which typically funds Phase II research and development efforts over 24-month periods with awards up to $1 million, though this award exceeds that threshold. Axalume's selection reflects the company's demonstrated expertise in silicon photonics, integrated photonic chips, and advanced autonomous systems technologies. The performance location in San Diego, California aligns with the company's established operations and prior successful execution of multiple federal research contracts with DARPA, the Office of Naval Research, and the Air Force Research Laboratory, positioning the firm as a capable performer in critical defense technology development initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6600122C4008?
N6600122C4008 was awarded to Axalume Inc. by Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on February 23, 2022.
How much is contract N6600122C4008 worth?
The government has obligated $1,499,834 on N6600122C4008.
Which agency awarded contract N6600122C4008?
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (Department of the Navy) awarded N6600122C4008, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract N6600122C4008 competed?
The extent of competition for N6600122C4008 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 5 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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