Small business innovation research (SBIR) phase I, topic A244-P071: water at the point of need. Proposal A244-071-2308: lightweight portable water purification systems for military field operations.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA164
- Awardee
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Exergy Systems, Inc. UEI K2RECPXCTA48
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $249,812
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- DoD SBIR 12. 3 Pre-Solicitation · HQ003423R0039 · Posted Jul 26, 2012
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,812.17 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 · 42 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Costa Mesa, CA 92626, 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 Department of the Army awarded a $249,812 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Exergy Systems, Inc., a small business based in Costa Mesa, California. The contract, awarded on July 30, 2025, with a completion date of January 30, 2026, supports research and development of lightweight portable water purification systems designed for military field operations. This effort addresses Topic A244-P071: "Water at the Point of Need," reflecting the Army's interest in providing soldiers with reliable access to potable water in austere operational environments. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price definitive contract under the SBIR Phase I program, which is designed to stimulate technological innovation among small businesses and facilitate the transition of research findings into practical applications for federal agencies.
The SBIR program, administered across multiple federal agencies including the Department of Defense, provides early-stage funding to small businesses to explore the feasibility of innovative concepts before advancing to subsequent development phases. Exergy Systems' Phase I research will determine the technical merit and commercial potential of portable water purification technology that meets military requirements for field deployment. Successful completion of this phase could lead to Phase II funding for further development and potential Phase III commercialization, ultimately delivering critical capabilities for military logistics and soldier readiness.
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Who was awarded contract W5170125CA164?
W5170125CA164 was awarded to Exergy Systems, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on July 30, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA164 worth?
The government has obligated $249,812 on W5170125CA164.
Was contract W5170125CA164 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA164 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 42 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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