Sbir phase III proposal entitled low-cost ultra-high strength steels for building and hardening structures U438240
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912HZ23C0065
- Awardee
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Flash Steelworks Inc. UEI V2TQLXNH2GE6 Part of SFP Works, LLC
- Awarding agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,065,892
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,065,892.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, MI 48095, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $4,065,892 |
About this award
Flash Steelworks Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Washington, Michigan, received a $4.1 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III firm fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center, awarded September 19, 2023, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and focuses on developing low-cost ultra-high strength steels for building and hardening structures. Flash Steelworks will leverage its proprietary Flash thermal processing system to create innovative steel materials with superior strength characteristics while maintaining cost-effectiveness, supporting the Army's broader objectives of obtaining affordable, high-performance solutions for infrastructure and military applications.
The contract represents Phase III commercialization efforts under the SBIR program, transitioning Flash Steelworks' advanced steel processing technology from research and development toward practical application. Flash Steelworks operates as a child entity of SFP Works, LLC (doing business as Flash Bainite) and has demonstrated significant success in securing federal contracts related to steel innovation, including a $14.4 million Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Army Materiel Command and a $180 million indefinite delivery contract with the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. This Phase III award reflects the government's confidence in the company's capability to develop weldable, non-brittle ultra-high strength steel solutions that address critical military and infrastructure hardening requirements.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W912HZ23C0065?
W912HZ23C0065 was awarded to Flash Steelworks Inc. by Engineer Research and Development Center (US Army Corps of Engineers) on September 19, 2023.
How much is contract W912HZ23C0065 worth?
The government has obligated $4,065,892 on W912HZ23C0065.
Was contract W912HZ23C0065 competed?
The extent of competition for W912HZ23C0065 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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