Three-dimensional infrared metamaterial optic for broadband risley-style beam steering (TIMBERS)
Ended Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- FA865125PB012
- Awardee
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Nielson Scientific LLC UEI MVTBKVUKLCZ3
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $200,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $199,999.57 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 14 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Lehi, UT, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase I
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $199,999.57 Small Business set-aside contract to Nielson Scientific LLC for the Three-Dimensional Infrared Metamaterial Optic for Broadband Risley-Style Beam Steering (TIMBERS) project. This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I effort, awarded on April 21, 2025, with completion targeted for October 18, 2025, represents the development of advanced infrared optical technologies for beam steering applications. The firm fixed price purchase order will be performed in Lehi, Utah, where Nielson Scientific LLC maintains its headquarters and operations.
Nielson Scientific LLC brings substantial expertise to this undertaking, having established itself as an experienced Small Business Innovation Research contractor specializing in advanced electronics, sensor technologies, and precision engineering solutions for defense and scientific applications. The company's track record includes multiple Phase I and Phase II federal contracts from defense agencies such as the U.S. Army's DEVCOM ARL and the Defense Logistics Agency, with prior contract values ranging from approximately $150,000 to $1.15 million. Additionally, the company has secured federal grants from the Department of Energy's Office of Science focused on advanced materials and filter technologies, including terahertz and infrared applications, positioning it well to develop the metamaterial optical solutions required for this Air Force Research Laboratory initiative.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865125PB012?
FA865125PB012 was awarded to Nielson Scientific LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on April 21, 2025.
How much is contract FA865125PB012 worth?
The government has obligated $200,000 on FA865125PB012.
Was contract FA865125PB012 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865125PB012 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 14 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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