Quantum computers, certain arrayed quantum sensors, and directed energy laser weapons all share a common need for scalable laser amplification to support multiple laser beams.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170126CA173
- Awardee
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Transwave Photonics, LLC UEI W8BLDA6GASQ1
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,094,919
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- DoD SBIR 25. 4 Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation · N6893624R0044 · Posted Oct 2, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,094,919.15 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 22% 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)
- 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
- Austin, TX 78757, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,094,919 |
About this award
The Department of the Army awarded a $2,094,919.15 definitive contract to Transwave Photonics, LLC for scalable laser amplification supporting quantum computers, arrayed quantum sensors, and directed energy laser weapons on May 1, 2026, under a total small business set-away.
Transwave Photonics is a small business based in Austin, Texas. Place of performance is Austin, TX 78757. The ultimate completion date is August 1, 2028.
The originating solicitation is the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, posted October 2, 2024, with a proposal due date of October 22, 2025. The solicitation targets small businesses conducting research and development in defense-related technological areas, with monthly topic releases throughout fiscal year 2025. The work falls under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences).
Transwave Photonics develops advanced photonics, optics, and laser technologies for defense applications. The company's capability portfolio includes high-power mid-wave infrared optical fiber combiners, quantum cascade laser platforms, coherent beam combining systems, photonic integrated circuits, and single-mode diode bar technologies. The firm competes exclusively as a prime contractor with no subcontract footprint across SBIR and STTR programs.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170126CA173?
W5170126CA173 was awarded to Transwave Photonics, LLC by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on May 1, 2026.
How much is contract W5170126CA173 worth?
The government has obligated $2,094,919 on W5170126CA173.
Was contract W5170126CA173 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170126CA173 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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