Topic A234-P027 - energy demand reduction and clean energy tech open topic. This continues the effort started under phase i sbir W51701-24-c-0110.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA148
- Awardee
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Piersica, Inc. UEI LTV4UT7Z4UV3
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,899,980
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,899,979.84 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 · 11 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Tallahassee, FL 32310, 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.
About this award
Piersica, Inc., a small disadvantaged business specializing in advanced battery technology research and development, was awarded a $1.9 million firm fixed-price contract by the Department of the Army under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II initiative. The contract, which continues work initiated under Phase I contract W51701-24-C-0110, addresses Topic A234-P027 on Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Technology and carries a completion date of September 20, 2026. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be performed in Tallahassee, Florida. Piersica's focus on next-generation lithium-ion and lithium-air battery systems aligns with the Army's strategic interests in developing high-performance energy storage solutions for defense applications.
This Phase II continuation represents a significant expansion of the company's initial SBIR investment, building upon foundational research into innovative battery technologies designed to enhance energy density and operational performance. Piersica's demonstrated expertise in battery separator membrane development and scalable manufacturing processes, supported by concurrent National Science Foundation grants totaling $1.275 million, positions the company to deliver advanced energy storage solutions with potential applications across defense, space, and emerging technologies. The award reflects the Department of the Army's commitment to advancing clean energy technologies through small business innovation partnerships.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125CA148?
W5170125CA148 was awarded to Piersica, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on June 20, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA148 worth?
The government has obligated $1,899,980 on W5170125CA148.
Was contract W5170125CA148 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA148 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 11 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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