Low cost technologies for manufacturing of thin film niobate

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA239425PB002
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$199,949

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$199,949.30 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
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 17 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Original award $199,949

About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $199,949.30 firm fixed-price purchase order to Eospace Inc., a minority-owned small business manufacturer based in Redmond, Washington, for the development of low-cost technologies for manufacturing thin-film niobate. This total small business set-aside contract is scheduled for completion by May 14, 2026, and represents continued investment in advanced photonic manufacturing capabilities. Eospace specializes in electro-optic integrated circuits and high-performance photonic components, including lithium niobate modulators and phase modulators, which are critical technologies for defense and scientific applications ranging from optical telecommunications to directed energy weapons systems.

This award aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader technology development mission and leverages Eospace's established expertise in manufacturing sophisticated electro-optic components for federal defense agencies. The company's experience delivering specialized photonic technologies through previous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs positions it well for this manufacturing-focused contract. As an established supplier to multiple defense and research agencies, including the Office of Naval Research and the Missile Defense Agency, Eospace brings demonstrated capabilities in advancing manufacturing processes for complex optical technologies that support critical military and space-based applications.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA239425PB002?

FA239425PB002 was awarded to Eospace Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on August 14, 2025.

How much is contract FA239425PB002 worth?

The government has obligated $199,949 on FA239425PB002.

Which agency awarded contract FA239425PB002?

Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239425PB002, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).

Was contract FA239425PB002 competed?

The extent of competition for FA239425PB002 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 17 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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