Small business technology transfer phase i award to physical sciences for eklipse (engineered kapitza-layer insulation for phonon scattering enhancement)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W56KGU25C0008
- Awardee
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Physical Sciences Inc. UEI RMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $203,996
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $203,996.48 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Andover, MA 01810, 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.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $203,996 |
About this award
Physical Sciences Inc., a small business research and development firm headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $203,996 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contract from the Army Research Development and Engineering Command to develop EKLIPSE (Engineered Kapitza-Layer Insulation for Phonon Scattering Enhancement). The award, issued December 12, 2024, carries a total small business set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by July 30, 2025. This research initiative focuses on advanced thermal insulation materials utilizing engineered interfaces to enhance phonon scattering, a foundational technology with potential applications in defense thermal management systems and specialized instrumentation.
The STTR program supports collaborative innovation between small businesses and research institutions, making this Phase I award a critical milestone for PSI to demonstrate technical feasibility and establish the foundation for potential Phase II development funding. PSI's extensive track record with Defense Department SBIR/STTR programs, combined with its demonstrated expertise in advanced materials science and specialized defense technologies, positions the company to effectively execute this research objective. The Phase I contract structure provides fixed-price compensation to evaluate the proposed thermal insulation approach prior to potential scaling and commercialization under subsequent contract phases.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| National Technology & Engineering Solutions Of Sandia, LLC | $90,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W56KGU25C0008?
W56KGU25C0008 was awarded to Physical Sciences Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on December 12, 2024.
How much is contract W56KGU25C0008 worth?
The government has obligated $203,996 on W56KGU25C0008.
Which agency awarded contract W56KGU25C0008?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W56KGU25C0008, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W56KGU25C0008 competed?
The extent of competition for W56KGU25C0008 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 6 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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