Sbir PH I, organic robotics corporation, sbir topic A254-P001

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Contract number
W5170125CA237
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$249,034

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$249,034.37 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)
PSC
AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 65 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Rochester, NY 14604, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The Department of the Army awarded a $249,034 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Organic Robotics Corporation, a Rochester, New York-based small business specializing in wearable fiber optic sensor technologies. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on August 7, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of February 6, 2026. Organic Robotics will perform the work under SBIR Topic A254-P001, leveraging its proprietary Light Lace fiber optic sensor platform to develop innovative solutions for physiological and biomechanical monitoring applications relevant to the Department of Defense.

Organic Robotics Corporation, a Cornell University spin-out founded by Ilayda Samilgil and Rob Shepherd, has established a strong track record delivering advanced wearable biometric monitoring systems to federal agencies. The company's prior awards include significant contracts from the Air Force Research Laboratory for tactical apparel and pilot monitoring systems, as well as a $1.9 million Department of the Army contract for wearable physiological monitoring technologies. This Phase I effort continues the company's commitment to advancing soft, stretchable sensor technologies that enable real-time health and performance monitoring for military and civilian applications. The firm fixed-price contract structure supports the early-stage research and development objectives typical of SBIR Phase I initiatives.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W5170125CA237?

W5170125CA237 was awarded to Organic Robotics Corporation by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on August 7, 2025.

How much is contract W5170125CA237 worth?

The government has obligated $249,034 on W5170125CA237.

Was contract W5170125CA237 competed?

The extent of competition for W5170125CA237 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 65 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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