Key goal of this sttr project is to transfer cutting-edge phcr technology to a commercial laser platform supporting applications in quantum sensing.
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA254125PB034
- Awardee
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Octave Photonics LLC UEI LZ6FL88D3NK3
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $179,999
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $179,998.65 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
- Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Superior, CO 80027, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $179,999 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $179,998.65 firm fixed-price purchase order to Octave Photonics LLC on June 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of January 31, 2026. The primary objective of this Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) project is to transition advanced photonic chirp-based ranging (PHCR) technology to a commercial laser platform to support quantum sensing applications. The contract carries no small business set-aside designation and will be performed in Superior, Colorado.
Octave Photonics LLC, a Colorado-based limited liability company specializing in nonlinear photonic technologies, brings substantial experience in federal research and development to this engagement. The company has successfully executed multiple SBIR and STTR contracts with the Air Force Research Laboratory, DARPA, and Naval Strategic Systems Programs, focusing on advanced optical systems including photonic crystal resonators for quantum sensing and frequency-agile combs. This award aligns with the company's core competency in developing integrated photonic devices and optical measurement systems for government and defense applications, positioning the contractor to effectively commercialize the PHCR technology for quantum sensing use cases.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA254125PB034?
FA254125PB034 was awarded to Octave Photonics LLC by Air Force (Department of Defense) on June 1, 2025.
How much is contract FA254125PB034 worth?
The government has obligated $179,999 on FA254125PB034.
Which agency awarded contract FA254125PB034?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA254125PB034, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA254125PB034 competed?
The extent of competition for FA254125PB034 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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