Sbir PH i topic A244-055, advanced pyrometallurgical feedstock processing to produce germanium concentrates
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125C0097
- Awardee
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Microbeam Technologies Incorporated UEI X7LDM8GNRVF1
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $249,972
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,972.11 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The U.S. Department of the Army awarded a $249,972.11 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I contract to Microbeam Technologies Incorporated on February 20, 2025, for Topic A244-055: Advanced Pyrometallurgical Feedstock Processing to Produce Germanium Concentrates. The contract is set aside for small businesses and carries a firm fixed-price structure with an ultimate completion date of August 19, 2025. Microbeam Technologies, a small disadvantaged business based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, will conduct research to develop advanced pyrometallurgical processing techniques capable of extracting and concentrating germanium from industrial feedstocks, addressing critical mineral supply chain priorities relevant to national defense applications.
This Phase I effort builds upon Microbeam Technologies' demonstrated expertise in critical mineral extraction and advanced processing technologies. The company has previously collaborated with the Department of Energy on related projects involving germanium and gallium extraction from coal-based resources, positioning it well to advance pyrometallurgical methods that could enable domestic germanium production. The SBIR Phase I award supports high-risk, innovative research with the potential to transition to Phase II development and commercialization, supporting the Department of the Army's interest in securing reliable sources of critical materials essential to defense capabilities and industrial applications.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of North Dakota | $40,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125C0097?
W5170125C0097 was awarded to Microbeam Technologies Incorporated by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on February 20, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125C0097 worth?
The government has obligated $249,972 on W5170125C0097.
Was contract W5170125C0097 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125C0097 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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