DARPA sbir phase i contract for effort entitled, "near-field thermophotovoltaic system with nanostructured absorber/emitter for high-efficiency radiant energy transfer"

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
W31P4Q22C0014
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$224,998

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$224,998.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
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)
PSC
AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 14 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Clayton, OH 45315, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action

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About this award

This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Faraday Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Physical Sciences Inc. The contract, valued at $224,998.00, is for the development of a "NEAR-FIELD THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH NANOSTRUCTURED ABSORBER/EMITTER FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY RADIANT ENERGY TRANSFER." As an SBIR Phase I effort, the contract supports early-stage research and feasibility studies for innovative technology concepts. Faraday Technology, a small business, is the prime contractor, and it may collaborate with other firms or research institutions as subcontractors on this project. Physical Sciences Inc., the parent company, has extensive experience supporting federal R&D programs across various technology areas for defense, energy, and other agencies through prime contracts, grants, and other transaction agreements.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W31P4Q22C0014?

W31P4Q22C0014 was awarded to Faraday Technology, Inc. by Aviation and Missile Command (Army Materiel Command) on December 3, 2021.

How much is contract W31P4Q22C0014 worth?

The government has obligated $224,998 on W31P4Q22C0014.

Which agency awarded contract W31P4Q22C0014?

Aviation and Missile Command (Army Materiel Command) awarded W31P4Q22C0014, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).

Was contract W31P4Q22C0014 competed?

The extent of competition for W31P4Q22C0014 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 14 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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