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HR001120C0135LASERS for universal microscale optical — Nexus Photonics, LLC

Nexus Photonics, LLC holds $15.8M across 11 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 4 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 29 offers. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. Recompete timing centers on the May 16, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding office
Nexus Photonics, LLC
Recipient
May 16, 2027
PoP end
$7.6M
Obligated
$12.5M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AD92
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
29 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract numberHR001120C0135
Also listed asHR0011-20-C-0135
AgencyDef Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding officeDef Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentNexus Photonics, LLC
CAGE81FG1
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NAICS541715
PSCAD92
Place of performanceGOLETA CA
Pricing typeCost Plus Fixed Fee
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
Related solicitationHR001120S0008
PoP startSep 2, 2020
PoP end (current)May 16, 2027
Obligated$7.6M
Current value$12.5M
Potential value$12.5M

LASERS FOR UNIVERSAL MICROSCALE OPTICAL SYSTEMS(LUMOS) is a federal Unrestricted award for Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy held by Nexus Photonics, LLC. Estimated value $12.5M ($7.6M obligated). Current period of performance ends May 16, 2027. Last award drew 29 bidders. Place of performance: GOLETA CA. Related solicitation HR001120S0008.

LASERS FOR UNIVERSAL MICROSCALE OPTICAL SYSTEMS(LUMOS)

Recompete timing

Public
● Expiring in 231 days

Current PoP ends May 16, 2027 (231 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 7.6 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Nexus Photonics, LLC — $15.8M obligated across 11 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($15.8M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$12.1M · 77%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$1.8M · 11%Department of the Interior (DOI)$1.8M · 11%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract HR001120C0135?

HR001120C0135 (LASERS for universal microscale optical) is a Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy award with a potential value of $12.5M, currently held by Nexus Photonics, LLC. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is HR0011-20-C-0135?

HR0011-20-C-0135 is the dashed form of PIID HR001120C0135 (LASERS for universal microscale optical), held by Nexus Photonics, LLC. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded HR001120C0135?

Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy awarded HR001120C0135 to Nexus Photonics, LLC (potential $12.5M).

Who is the incumbent on HR001120C0135?

Nexus Photonics, LLC is the incumbent with $15.8M across 11 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends May 16, 2027.

When does Nexus Photonics, LLC’s HR001120C0135 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of May 16, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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