Purchase Order N0017313P3198

The Office of Naval Research awarded a $23.1K firm fixed-price purchase order to Virginia Diodes, Inc. for a harmonic mixer, with performance in Charlottesville, Virginia. The contract, which was not set aside for small businesses, was awarded on September 18, 2013, with an ultimate completion date of November 18, 2013. Virginia Diodes, Inc., a specialized manufacturer of millimeter wave and terahertz devices and components, was selected to deliver this high-frequency electronic component for the Navy's research and development needs.

As a small business with established expertise in advanced electronic component manufacturing, Virginia Diodes has a track record of supporting federal agencies including NASA, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and DARPA through both contract and grant work. The harmonic mixer represents a continuation of the company's core business providing sophisticated high-frequency components used in applications ranging from remote sensing and communications to scientific research. This purchase order aligns with the Navy's investment in specialized electronic hardware capabilities essential for advanced research initiatives.