Hybrid electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (heppps) open topic (phase i)

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
W5170125CA032
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$249,999

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$249,999.34 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)
PSC
AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 101 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Legislative mandates

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About this award

This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the Department of the Army to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies. The $249,999.34 firm-fixed-price contract is for the development of hybrid electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPPS) for potential application in hypersonic vehicles, space systems, and soldier equipment. Spark Thermionics has previously secured numerous SBIR contracts from the Air Force and NASA to advance thermionic technologies for hypersonic applications. This contract is set aside for small businesses and represents the company's ongoing efforts to provide innovative power generation solutions for defense and space-related initiatives.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W5170125CA032?

W5170125CA032 was awarded to Spark Thermionics, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on March 10, 2025.

How much is contract W5170125CA032 worth?

The government has obligated $249,999 on W5170125CA032.

Was contract W5170125CA032 competed?

The extent of competition for W5170125CA032 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 101 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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