Small business innovative research (sbir) phase II topic A244-024, obsidian sensors, INC.

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Contract number
W5170125CA268
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,998,549

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,998,548.65 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 78% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
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 · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The Department of the Army has awarded a $1,998,548.65 firm fixed-price contract to Obsidian Sensors Inc. under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II program, Topic A244-024. This set-aside award for total small business participation is scheduled for completion on February 24, 2027, with performance to be conducted at the contractor's facility in San Diego, California. Obsidian Sensors Inc., a small business specializing in advanced optical technologies and sensor systems, will leverage its expertise in optical engineering and spectroscopy to deliver innovative research and development solutions for the Army's requirements.

The SBIR Phase II program supports small businesses in developing promising technology concepts from initial feasibility studies into prototype development and commercialization pathways. Obsidian Sensors Inc. has demonstrated consistent capability in this arena, with a track record of successful SBIR awards from both the Department of the Army and NASA focused on specialized optical technologies, including terahertz imaging systems and programmable optical devices. This contract represents a continuation of the company's strategic focus on advancing sensor and imaging technologies with potential applications across medical, security, and defense domains.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W5170125CA268?

W5170125CA268 was awarded to Obsidian Sensors Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on August 25, 2025.

How much is contract W5170125CA268 worth?

The government has obligated $1,998,549 on W5170125CA268.

Was contract W5170125CA268 competed?

The extent of competition for W5170125CA268 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 5 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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