Research and development

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
N6833526C0054
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$139,967

Award facts

Contract value 58% obligated
  • $139,967.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $239,915.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC11 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 17 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Bedford, MA 01730, USA
Research
STTR Phase I
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Photonic Systems, Inc., a small business based in Billerica, Massachusetts, was awarded a $239,915 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center on October 14, 2025, with completion targeted for October 26, 2026. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with firm fixed pricing. As an STTR Phase I award, this represents an early-stage research and development effort focused on fostering collaborative innovation between small businesses and research institutions, leveraging PSI's established expertise in RF photonic solutions and advanced analog-to-digital conversion systems for defense applications.

PSI brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, having secured multiple prior awards through the SBIR and STTR programs from defense agencies including the Naval Air Warfare Center, Office of Naval Research, and DARPA. The contractor's technical capabilities align well with recent Naval Air Warfare Center initiatives, and PSI's ongoing Office of Naval Research grant focused on developing low-loss modulator electrodes demonstrates continued advancement in high-frequency RF photonic link technology. The work will be performed at PSI's facility in Bedford, Massachusetts, positioning the company to build upon its track record of delivering innovative photonic technologies for military and research applications.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N6833526C0054?

N6833526C0054 was awarded to Photonic Systems, Inc. by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on October 14, 2025.

How much is contract N6833526C0054 worth?

The government has obligated $139,967 on N6833526C0054. Its potential value, with all options, is $239,915.

Was contract N6833526C0054 competed?

The extent of competition for N6833526C0054 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 17 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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