Large-area photocathodes (LAP)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590188
- Awardee
-
Physical Sciences Inc. UEI RMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $4,796,511.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
DARPA awarded an Other Transaction IDV to Physical Sciences Inc. for Large-Area Photocathodes (LAP) development with a ceiling of $4.796 million on June 26, 2025. Other Transactions operate outside the FAR and provide DARPA with flexible mechanisms to access innovative research capabilities without traditional procurement constraints.
Physical Sciences Inc., a small business research and development firm headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, specializes in advanced materials, optical systems, and radiation detection technologies. The company brings demonstrated expertise in photonic and optical systems development, including prior work on fiber-coupled laser modules and quantum technologies relevant to photocathode research.
This multiple-award OT IDV supports DARPA's photocathode research initiatives and enables the agency to issue task orders for prototype development, engineering services, and related R&D as programmatic requirements emerge. The vehicle positions PSI as a technical partner for DARPA's advancement of large-area photocathode capabilities, a core technology for next-generation sensing and detection systems in defense applications.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,690,892 | |
| Original award | $764,415 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Thermionics, Inc. | $433,000 | |
| Radiabeam Technologies, LLC | $400,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590188?
HR00112590188 was awarded to Physical Sciences Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on June 26, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590188 worth?
HR00112590188's own ceiling is $4,796,511.
Was contract HR00112590188 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590188 was competed.
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