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N00014-25-C-1303: $3.0M Department of the Navy Award to Cardinal Engineering, LLC
Perform investigation, development, and demonstration of power and energy focus area solutions using a four-phased technical development approach--requirements development, tradespace exploration, solution designs, and solution .... Contracting activity: OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH. Estimated completion: 2030-02-09.
$3.0M contract action / $9.2M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2030-02-09 completion / N00014 OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | N00014-25-C-1303 (unhyphenated: N0001425C1303) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Cardinal Engineering, LLC
(Maryland)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $10.2M obligated across 21 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $3,012,108 ($3.0M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $9,151,142 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $3,012,108 (signed 2025-02-10, latest FPDS action 2026-05-28) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | N00014: OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Maryland |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2030-02-09 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract N0001425C1303)
Perform investigation, development, and demonstration of power and energy focus area solutions using a four-phased technical development approach--requirements development, tradespace exploration, solution designs, and solution ...
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Cardinal Engineering, LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2030-02-09
- Requirement Scope: Perform investigation, development, and demonstration of power and energy focus area solutions using a four-phased technical development approach--requirements development, tradespace exploration, solution designs, and solution ...
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract N00014-25-C-1303 when contacting Cardinal Engineering, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: N00014 (OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Navy FOIA (route via DON portal) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Cardinal Engineering, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract N00014-25-C-1303.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office N00014 (OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | N00014-26-C-1129 | Integer Technologies | $10.2M | - | Integer Technologies gets $10.2M modification for research and development for cyber-physical systems in Navy infrastructure. Office of Nava... |
| 2026-08-19 | N00014-25-S-B001 | - | $19.0M | - | Agrippa Industries wins $19.0M contract for Scalable Commercial Attritable Logistics Adapted to Expeditionary Systems effort. Office of Nava... |
| 2026-08-18 | N00014-25-S-B001 | University of Connecticut | $13.6M | - | University of Connecticut wins $13.6M contract for applied research to advance undersea vehicle technologies. Office of Naval Research $13.6... |
| 2026-07-27 | N00014-25-C-1506 | Attalon | $17.1M | Sep 20, 2027 | Attalon gets $17.1M modification for SONGBOW: Pulsed Fiber Lasers and Directed Energy Subsystems with High Bandwidth Wavefront. Office of Na... |
| 2026-07-21 | N00014-25-S-B001 | Hyliion | $41.7M | - | Hyliion wins $41.7M contract for high efficiency/low maintenance ultra reliable megawatt scale power generation units effort. ONL $16.4M obl... |
| 2026-07-20 | N00014-25-C-2204 | Integer Technologies | $9.8M | Jan 21, 2029 | Integer Technologies gets $9.8M modification for "Intelligent Autonomous Systems for Seabed Warfare" effort. Office of Naval Research $6.4M ... |
| 2026-05-20 | N00014-26-C-1127 | Innovative Defense Technologies | $96.3M | May 20, 2028 | Innovative Defense Technologies wins $96.3M contract for conducting advanced Automated Test and Re-Test (ATRT) SBIR enterprise capabilities.... |
| 2026-05-13 | N00014-26-C-2205 | BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc | $12.6M | Sep 12, 2029 | Navy awards $12.6M contract for UnderSea Advantage Block Upgrade (USABU) Future Naval Capability (FNC) program. Office of Naval Research $1.... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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