Red balloon security, INC, sbir PH i, topic A244-P057
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125CA206
- Awardee
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Red Balloon Security, Inc. UEI M3HHLMBESDY4
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $249,839
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,838.73 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 · 9 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- New York, NY 10036, 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
Red Balloon Security, Inc., a New York-based small business specializing in cybersecurity and embedded systems protection, has been awarded a $249.8K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the U.S. Army. The contract, designated as Topic A244-P057, is structured as a firm fixed-price definitive contract with a total small business set-aside designation. Work is scheduled to be performed in New York, NY, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2026. The SBIR Phase I program is a competitive initiative designed to support innovation and explore the technical merit and feasibility of novel research concepts developed by small businesses before advancing to subsequent phases of development.
Given Red Balloon Security's established track record in advanced cybersecurity research and development for defense agencies including DARPA, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, and the Air Force Research Laboratory, this Phase I award likely focuses on an innovative cybersecurity solution aligned with Army modernization priorities. The company's demonstrated expertise in firmware security, vulnerability analysis, hardware/software protection, and embedded systems defense positions it well to deliver advanced technical solutions for critical infrastructure or military systems protection. Upon successful completion and evaluation of Phase I deliverables, the company may be eligible to compete for a Phase II award to further develop and mature the proposed technology.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170125CA206?
W5170125CA206 was awarded to Red Balloon Security, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on July 30, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125CA206 worth?
The government has obligated $249,839 on W5170125CA206.
Was contract W5170125CA206 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125CA206 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 9 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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