This sbir phase i effort is to develop and demonstrate prototype integrated photonic dense wavelength division multiplexed (dwdm) transceivers with on-chip wavelength generation.
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912CG26PA002
- Awardee
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Axalume Inc. UEI J35TL9J4JFL5
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $249,980
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- W912CG26TA002 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $249,980.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Diego, CA 92127, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command awarded a $249,980 Small Business set-aside contract to Axalume Inc., a San Diego-based photonics technology firm, to develop and demonstrate prototype integrated photonic dense wavelength division multiplexed (DWDM) transceivers with on-chip wavelength generation. This Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort will advance integrated photonic chip technology applicable to high-capacity optical communication systems. The firm fixed price purchase order was executed on January 13, 2026, with a completion target of August 12, 2026, and work will be performed in San Diego, California.
Axalume has established a strong track record as a federal contractor specializing in advanced photonics and silicon-based technologies, with prior awards from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. As a qualified small business entity registered in SAM.gov, the company is well-positioned to execute this research development initiative, which aligns with the Army's interests in advancing optical communication capabilities through innovative integrated photonic solutions for defense applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W912CG26PA002?
W912CG26PA002 was awarded to Axalume Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on January 13, 2026.
How much is contract W912CG26PA002 worth?
The government has obligated $249,980 on W912CG26PA002.
Which agency awarded contract W912CG26PA002?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W912CG26PA002, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W912CG26PA002 competed?
The extent of competition for W912CG26PA002 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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