Low cost technologies for manufacturing of thin film lithium niobate
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239425PB001
- Awardee
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Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc. UEI LJMKLES23319
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $199,872
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $199,871.50 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 17 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Newark, DE 19713, USA
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $199,872 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $199,871.50 firm fixed-price purchase order to Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Newark, Delaware, for the development of low-cost technologies for manufacturing thin film lithium niobate. The contract, awarded on July 11, 2025, has an ultimate completion date of April 13, 2026, and involves no set-aside designation. Phase Sensitive Innovations specializes in advanced photonic and electronic technologies for defense applications, with particular expertise in optical modulators and RF-photonic devices that support national defense and aerospace initiatives.
This award aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's focus on developing innovative materials and manufacturing processes for next-generation defense technologies. Phase Sensitive Innovations has a demonstrated track record with AFRL and other defense agencies, including substantial contracts for specialized photonic components and systems. The company's focus on reducing manufacturing costs for thin film lithium niobate—a critical material for high-performance optical and microwave photonic devices—directly supports the Department of Defense's interest in affordable, scalable production methods for advanced defense technologies used in communications, electronic warfare, and sensing applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239425PB001?
FA239425PB001 was awarded to Phase Sensitive Innovations Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on July 11, 2025.
How much is contract FA239425PB001 worth?
The government has obligated $199,872 on FA239425PB001.
Which agency awarded contract FA239425PB001?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239425PB001, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239425PB001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239425PB001 was full and open competition. The government received 17 offers.
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