Topic A234-P027 - energy demand reduction and clean energy tech open topic. This continues the effort started under phase I sbir W51701-24-C-0114.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA151
- Awardee
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Verne Inc. UEI JGXJP7P66HZ1
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,899,178
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,899,177.67 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 91% 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
- San Francisco, CA 94107, 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.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,899,178 |
About this award
The U.S. Department of the Army has awarded a $1.9 million firm fixed-price Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to Verne Inc., a small business based in San Francisco, California. This award, issued on June 23, 2025, continues development work initiated under Phase I contract W51701-24-C-0114 and focuses on energy demand reduction and clean energy technologies. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and carries a completion date of December 23, 2026.
The Phase II award represents the Army's commitment to advancing innovative clean energy solutions through the SBIR program, which supports small businesses in developing cutting-edge technologies for federal agencies. Building on the foundational research and validation completed during Phase I, Verne Inc. will further develop and demonstrate its energy efficiency or clean energy technology to meet the Army's requirements. The continuation from Phase I to Phase II indicates that the initial concept successfully met evaluation criteria and demonstrated sufficient technical feasibility and commercial potential to warrant this substantial investment in prototype development and commercialization pathway advancement.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125CA151?
W5170125CA151 was awarded to Verne Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on June 23, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA151 worth?
The government has obligated $1,899,178 on W5170125CA151.
Was contract W5170125CA151 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA151 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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