Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Bedford, MA 01730, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
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This Federal Contract Award NNX16CP35P was issued by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to Q-Peak, Incorporated, a small business manufacturer based in Bedford, Massachusetts. The award is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is valued at $124,960.00.
The contract is for the development of an ultra-compact, passively Q-switched laser that can be integrated into a compact laser LIDAR instrument. This laser technology is intended to enable improved precision ranging and mapping capabilities for NASA missions to small bodies like asteroids, comets, and moons. Key requirements include achieving high ranging accuracy and precision while significantly reducing the size, weight, and power (SWAP) needs compared to previous LIDAR technologies. The contract leverages Q-Peak's expertise in laser development and their partnership with Sigma Space Corp.