Small business technology transfer research phase II, high aspect ratio conductive flakes for advanced bispectral, infrared, and asymmetric obscuration.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912CG23C0008
- Awardee
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Luna Labs USA LLC UEI M6JVSYRQRYM9 Part of Luna Innovations Incorporated
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,499,692
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- W912CG20R9999 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,499,692.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 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
- 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $499,892 | |
| Exercise an Option | $499,900 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $499,900 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $1.5 million firm fixed-price contract to Luna Labs USA LLC, a small business technology developer based in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a Small Business Technology Transfer Phase II research project focused on high aspect ratio conductive flakes for advanced bispectral infrared and asymmetric obscuration applications. The contract, awarded on April 3, 2023, carries a total small business set-aside designation and has an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026. Luna Labs USA LLC, a subsidiary of Luna Innovations Incorporated headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, specializes in advanced fiber optic sensing, measurement systems, and innovative materials technologies serving defense, aerospace, healthcare, and energy sectors.
The STTR Phase II award represents continuation of the company's specialized research efforts in advanced materials development, building on promising Phase I results to further develop and refine conductive flake technologies with potential military applications. Luna Labs has established a strong track record with the Department of Defense through multiple SBIR and STTR awards, as well as a significant $975 million multiple-award indefinite delivery contract with the Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office running through July 2033. This Phase II effort aligns with DARPA's mission to develop breakthrough technologies for national defense and represents the agency's investment in small business-led innovation within the science and technology community.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Massachusetts | $450,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W912CG23C0008?
W912CG23C0008 was awarded to Luna Labs USA LLC by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on April 3, 2023.
How much is contract W912CG23C0008 worth?
The government has obligated $1,499,692 on W912CG23C0008.
Which agency awarded contract W912CG23C0008?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W912CG23C0008, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract W912CG23C0008 competed?
The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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