Delivery Order N6833522G0018-N6833522F0171

The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a $884,442 delivery order to Spectrum Photonics Inc., a small business headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, under a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type. The award, issued on April 12, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of June 12, 2024, is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and supports research and development activities to be performed in Honolulu. Spectrum Photonics specializes in advanced detection technologies, particularly hyperspectral imaging systems and sensor technologies for defense and national security applications. The company has established a track record of delivering innovative research and engineering services to Department of Defense entities through multiple Small Business Innovation Research contracts across various phases.

This delivery order represents work under a flexible contracting mechanism that leverages Spectrum Photonics' core competencies in developing compact, low-cost imaging and detection solutions for defense platforms. The company's experience includes developing thermal hyperspectral imaging systems for unmanned aerial systems and long-wave infrared hyperspectral sensors, with demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with research institutions and technology firms. The small business set-aside designation ensures that this research and development opportunity supports the defense industrial base while advancing critical sensor and imaging technologies aligned with Naval Air Warfare Center's mission requirements.