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FA945323CA039On-chip high-power and high-bandwidth laser — Physical Sciences Inc

Physical Sciences Inc holds $158.8M across 311 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 3 offers. Set-aside status: Small business. Recompete timing centers on the Nov 10, 2026 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding office
Physical Sciences Inc
Recipient
Nov 10, 2026
PoP end
$1.2M
Obligated
$1.2M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AC11
PSC
Small business
Set-aside
3 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Small business
Contract numberFA945323CA039
AgencyFa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding officeFa9453 Afrl Rvk
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentPhysical Sciences Inc
CAGE8K901
UEIRMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
NAICS541715
PSCAC11
Place of performanceANDOVER MA
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
PoP startAug 7, 2023
PoP end (current)Nov 10, 2026
Obligated$1.2M
Current value$1.2M
Potential value$1.2M

On-Chip High-Power and High-Bandwidth Laser Transmitters Can Be a Cost-Effective Solution to the Problem of Equipping O… is a federal Small business award for Fa9453 Afrl Rvk held by Physical Sciences Inc. Estimated value $1.2M ($1.2M obligated). Current period of performance ends Nov 10, 2026. Last award drew 3 bidders. Place of performance: ANDOVER MA.

On-chip high-power and high-bandwidth laser transmitters can be a cost-effective solution to the problem of equipping our distributed national defense network with the hardware needed for secure communications. the large size, weight, power and cost. Latest action is a modification.

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 24 days

Current PoP ends Nov 10, 2026 (24 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 0.8 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Physical Sciences Inc — $158.8M obligated across 311 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($158.8M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$141.2M · 89%Department of Homeland Security (DHS)$5.7M · 4%Department of the Interior (DOI)$5.6M · 4%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$5.0M · 3%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract FA945323CA039?

FA945323CA039 (On-chip high-power and high-bandwidth laser) is a Fa9453 Afrl Rvk award with a potential value of $1.2M, currently held by Physical Sciences Inc. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded FA945323CA039?

Fa9453 Afrl Rvk awarded FA945323CA039 to Physical Sciences Inc (potential $1.2M).

Who is the incumbent on FA945323CA039?

Physical Sciences Inc is the incumbent with $158.8M across 311 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Nov 10, 2026.

When does Physical Sciences Inc’s FA945323CA039 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Nov 10, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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