Research and development
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6833523C0292
- Awardee
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Sporian Microsystems, Inc. UEI QXCGJ12J54P2
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,199,959
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,199,959.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, 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 · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $299,987 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $899,972 |
About this award
Sporian Microsystems, Inc., a Lafayette, Colorado-based small business specializing in advanced sensing technologies, was awarded a $1.2M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command on August 2, 2023. This cost-plus-fixed-fee research and development effort is designated as a total small business set-aside and represents the continuation of exploratory work into innovative sensor development. The contract is scheduled for completion by December 5, 2025, and involves consulting and testing to support the manufacturing of polymer-derived structural insulator materials for hypersonic flight body thermal protection systems. Lockheed Martin Corporation was engaged as a major subcontractor beginning in October 2023 to provide specialized expertise in this domain.
The SBIR Phase II award reflects the Naval Sea Systems Command's investment in developing advanced thermal protection capabilities for hypersonic applications, leveraging Sporian Microsystems' established expertise in high-temperature sensing and specialized instrumentation. Sporian's track record of successful federal contracting through SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer programs with multiple defense and civilian agencies, combined with partnerships on complex technology development efforts, positions the company to advance thermal protection materials suitable for next-generation hypersonic vehicles. The subcontract with Lockheed Martin, a major aerospace and defense contractor, provides additional manufacturing and engineering resources to accelerate the translation of the research findings into practical thermal protection solutions.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $140,283 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6833523C0292?
N6833523C0292 was awarded to Sporian Microsystems, Inc. by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on August 2, 2023.
How much is contract N6833523C0292 worth?
The government has obligated $1,199,959 on N6833523C0292.
Which agency awarded contract N6833523C0292?
Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) awarded N6833523C0292, with funding from Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy).
Was contract N6833523C0292 competed?
The extent of competition for N6833523C0292 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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