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Organization and Significant Accounting Policies, Contracts Receivable (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 qtr Partner | Dec. 31, 2023 Partner
Contracts Receivable [Abstract] |  |
Number of quarters after billing when payment is received | qtr | 1 |
Contracts Receivable [Abstract] |  |
Number of significant customers | Partner | 3 | 1
Contracts Receivables [Member] | Credit Concentration [Member] | Three Significant Customers [Member] |  |
Contracts Receivable [Abstract] |  |
Concentration percentage | 95.60% |
Contracts Receivables [Member] | Credit Concentration [Member] | One Significant Customer [Member] |  |
Contracts Receivable [Abstract] |  |
Concentration percentage |  | 87.80%

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