This federal contract award was made by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to TDA Research, Inc., a small business based in Colorado. The contract is for the development of a lightweight, man-portable, low-power individual water purification system under DARPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price definitive contract with a ceiling value of $149,973.65. The contract has a total small business set-aside designation. TDA...
The U.S. Army awarded an Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to TDA Research, Inc., a small business based in Golden, Colorado, on August 28, 2025. This definitive contract, valued at $249,899.15 on a firm fixed-price basis, is designated as a total small business set-aside and carries an ultimate completion date of February 27, 2026. The work will be performed in Golden, Colorado. TDA Research specializes in advanced research and engineering services across multiple...
TDA Research, Inc. has been awarded a $248,668 firm fixed price purchase order from the Department of the Army Medical Command to support the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I proposal titled "Technology for Portable Dialysate Generator." This total small business set-aside award will fund research and development efforts through August 2021 to advance a portable device for generating dialysate, the solution used in hemodialysis to filter waste from a patient's...
This is a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by the Department of the Army to TDA Research, Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The $249,997.16 firm fixed-price contract was set aside for small businesses and has an ultimate completion date of April 26, 2024. TDA Research has extensive expertise in materials science, chemical and environmental technologies, medical devices, and energy systems, and has a long history of...
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...
The U.S. Army awarded a $182,999.98 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to TDA Research, Inc., a small business located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract is part of the Research, Development, and Engineering Command's portfolio. The contract has a completion date of July 14, 2023 and is designated as a total small business set-aside. TDA Research has established itself as a key small business contractor, frequently participating in...
This is a $167,498.55 Firm Fixed Price SBIR Phase I contract awarded by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) to TDA Research, Inc., a small business located in Golden, Colorado. The purpose of this contract is to support Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I research and development efforts. As a total small business set-aside contract, this award highlights TDA Research's capabilities in delivering innovative technology solutions to the U.S....
This federal contract award was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development to TDA Research, Inc., a for-profit small business subchapter S corporation based in Colorado. The $100,000.00 Firm Fixed Price contract is for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project focused on "Innovative Water Desalination System for Small Communities". The award was set-aside for small businesses. TDA Research has a history of participating in...
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory awarded a $149,996.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to TDA Research, Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The contract is for the development of a "Technology for a Sterile Water for Irrigation Generator" and has a completion date of December 10, 2021. TDA Research has extensive experience delivering...
This is a $1,099,999.05 Firm Fixed Price contract awarded by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) to TDA Research, Inc., a small business subchapter S corporation located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The contract is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II and requires TDA Research to develop new engineered beads and incorporate them into fabric materials that can self-detoxify chemical warfare agents (CWAs) or toxic industrial chemicals...
The U.S. Army has awarded TDA Research, Inc., a small business based in Golden, Colorado, a $249,990.76 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I contract to develop lightweight, vehicle-compatible technology for potable water production at the point of need. This contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, falls under SBIR Topic A244-071 and represents an initial research and development effort to explore innovative water purification solutions for military applications. The work is scheduled for completion by March 8, 2026, with performance to be conducted at the contractor's Golden, Colorado facility.
TDA Research is well-positioned to execute this effort, having established a strong track record with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies through numerous SBIR and STTR awards spanning advanced materials, environmental technologies, and innovative engineering solutions. The company's portfolio demonstrates particular expertise in developing portable systems and water treatment technologies, complemented by ongoing collaborative relationships with research institutions. This Phase I award represents the initial stage of investigation, with potential for transition to Phase II development should the research prove promising, consistent with the Army's strategy to leverage small business innovation for soldier support capabilities and operational logistics.