Phase i topic A244-P058, shop tools and enablers open topic
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170125PA003
- Awardee
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Herowear LLC UEI E672XB5DW714
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $249,963
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,962.62 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 · 28 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Melrose, TN 37204, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
- 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
Herowear LLC, a Nashville-based small business specializing in exoskeleton and assistive technology development, was awarded a $249,962.62 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the Department of the Army on July 30, 2025. The contract, set aside for total small businesses under Phase I Topic A244-P058 (Shop Tools and Enablers Open Topic), is structured as a firm fixed price purchase order with an ultimate completion date of July 29, 2026. Herowear will perform work at its facility in Melrose, Tennessee, supporting the Army's initiative to develop innovative technologies that enhance operational capabilities and worker safety in remote environments.
Under this SBIR Phase I award, Herowear is developing advanced assistive exosuit technology designed to enhance worker productivity while reducing injury risks in demanding operational settings. The company's core focus on wearable mechanized clothing aligns with the Department of the Army's interest in emerging technologies that provide ergonomic support and lifting assistance for personnel. This contract represents a continuation of Herowear's federal engagement and builds upon the company's previous successful SBIR awards and National Science Foundation grants, demonstrating its capability to translate innovative assistive technologies from research and development into prototype solutions with practical military and commercial applications.
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Who was awarded contract W5170125PA003?
W5170125PA003 was awarded to Herowear LLC by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on July 30, 2025.
How much is contract W5170125PA003 worth?
The government has obligated $249,963 on W5170125PA003.
Was contract W5170125PA003 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170125PA003 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 28 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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