Research and development
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6833525C0327
- Awardee
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Qdir, Inc. UEI DTV7EJNX3P79
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,999,020
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,999,020.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 54% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Office of Naval Research Secretary 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 · 12 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Chicago, IL 60616, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,999,020 |
About this award
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded a $1.999 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Qdir, Inc., a small business technology company specializing in advanced infrared imaging and quantum dot detection systems. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II award, designated as a total small business set-aside, carries a completion deadline of September 30, 2027, and represents an administrative modification to an existing contract. The work will be performed in Chicago, Illinois, and builds upon Qdir's demonstrated expertise in developing reduced-size, weight, and cost infrared thermal imaging solutions for defense applications.
Qdir, Inc. has established a track record of success in securing federal research contracts from defense agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the Army's Research Development and Engineering Command, with prior contract values ranging from approximately $109,000 to $1.5 million. The company's research focus centers on innovative sensor technologies, particularly long-wave infrared imaging systems using mercury telluride colloidal quantum dots, uncooled operation methodologies, and advanced detection capabilities. This Phase II SBIR award provides the company with the resources to advance its infrared imaging technology development, continuing its progression from earlier research phases toward practical defense and commercial applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6833525C0327?
N6833525C0327 was awarded to Qdir, Inc. by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on September 24, 2025.
How much is contract N6833525C0327 worth?
The government has obligated $1,999,020 on N6833525C0327.
Which agency awarded contract N6833525C0327?
Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) awarded N6833525C0327, with funding from Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy).
Was contract N6833525C0327 competed?
The extent of competition for N6833525C0327 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 12 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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