Purchase Order FA864924P0513
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- This is a $50,000.00 firm fixed-price contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business, under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program Phase I. The contract is to develop thermionic generation technologies for powering hypersonic vehicles. Spark Thermionics is a small business that specializes in thermionics products and services, primarily supporting research and development for hypersonic systems, soldier equipment, and...
- This is a firm fixed price purchase order awarded to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business, under the U.S. Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory's SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program. The contract, valued at $149,973.00, is for the development of thermionics devices that can be integrated directly into hypersonic vehicles. Spark Thermionics has a history of federal contract awards, including prime and subcontract work with the Department of Defense...
- This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the Department of the Army to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies. The $249,999.34 firm-fixed-price contract is for the development of hybrid electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPPS) for potential application in hypersonic vehicles, space systems, and soldier equipment. Spark Thermionics has previously secured numerous SBIR...
- Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies, was awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I contract (#L25D-003-0056) by the Defense Logistics Agency's Troop Support office on July 28, 2025. The $100,000 firm fixed-price purchase order supports research into affordable integrated surface modification of ceramic and refractory substructures under topic #DLA25D-003, with work to be performed in Albany, California and...
- The Department of the Air Force awarded Spark Thermionics, Inc. a Definitive Contract valued at nine hundred forty-seven thousand seven hundred ninety-six dollars ($947,796) for THERMIONICS FOR HYPERSONICS. The prime contractor Spark Thermionics, Inc. will provide thermionics products and services in support of hypersonic systems from their place of performance in Albany, California under a firm fixed price contract structure set aside for total small businesses. The period of performance is...
- This is a $749,984 firm-fixed-price Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in thermionic energy conversion technologies. The contract is for the development of thermionic energy conversion systems for hypersonic applications, with a focus on addressing critical power generation needs in extreme environments. Spark Thermionics has extensive...
- This federal contract award, W911QX22C0011, was granted to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies. The contract, valued at $1,699,972.86, is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award from the U.S. Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). The contract is for the development of thermionic technologies for applications in hypersonic vehicles, space systems, and soldier equipment. Spark...
- This federal contract award, valued at $1,099,986.97, was issued by the U.S. Army's PEO Soldier organization to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies. The contract is for PHASE II YEAR 1 of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is a Firm Fixed Price, Definitive Contract. The contract aims to advance Spark Thermionics' thermionic technologies for applications in hypersonic vehicles, space systems, and soldier...
- This is a new $149,979.37 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Spark Thermionics, Inc., a for-profit small business. The contract is for a project titled "Applying Novel Materials and Fabrication Techniques to High Efficiency Thermionic Energy Conversion", which supports DARPA's research and development efforts in areas like hypersonic systems and soldier equipment. Spark Thermionics has extensive...
- This is a $2,343,763.86 Firm Fixed Price Definitive Contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to the small business contractor Spark Thermionics, Inc. The contract is for a DARPA SBIR Phase II effort titled "Applying Novel Materials and Fabrication Techniques to Thermionic Energy Conversion" under Solicitation DOD 17.1 SBIR. The contract has a total small business set aside and is focused on developing advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies...
Spark Thermionics, Inc., a small business specializing in advanced thermionic energy conversion technologies, was awarded a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop power generation systems for hypersonic vehicles. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was executed on February 9, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of February 9, 2026. Work will be performed at the company's facility in Albany, California. This Phase II award follows successful Phase I research and represents a continuation of Spark Thermionics' ongoing efforts to mature thermionic power conversion technology for defense applications in extreme operational environments. The Air Force Research Laboratory, a component of the Department of the Air Force under Air Force Materiel Command, is investing in this technology as part of broader initiatives to develop innovative power solutions for next-generation hypersonic vehicle systems. Spark Thermionics' expertise in high-temperature energy conversion and demonstrated track record of delivering SBIR contracts across multiple federal agencies, including the Army and NASA, positions the company to advance thermionic power generation capabilities. Under this firm fixed-price purchase order, the contractor will leverage its technical expertise in materials science and thermal systems to design, develop, and validate power generation solutions capable of operating in the demanding thermal environment of hypersonic flight.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00002 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 8/28/25 | |
| P00001 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 3/18/25 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $1.3m | 2/6/24 |