The objective of this project is to develop models to determine the soil moisture content, pore water pressure, and matric suction of the soil based on electrical resistivity imaging (ERI).

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
693JJ623C000011
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$477,831

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$477,831.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 60 offers Basic Research
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Jackson, MS 39217, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00005 · Pursuant to federal acquisition regulation (far) 43.103(a), this bilateral modification is issued by mutual agreement of the parties. The purpose of this… $118,527
Other Administrative Action P00004 · The purpose of this modification is to add the revised TAR clause (TAR class deviation (CD) 2025-02) for invoicing payment to all new and existing… $0
Other Administrative Action P00003 · The purpose of this modification is to change the contracting officer from RIC schweitzer to paul szymanski $0
Exercise an Option P00002 · The purpose of modification P00002 is to fund phase 2. Detect soil drainage using electrical resistivity imaging technique the objective of this project is to… $186,527
Other Administrative Action P00001 · Detect soil drainage using electrical resistivity imaging technique the objective of this project is to develop models to determine the soil moisture content,… $0
Original award $172,777

About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

Jackson State University received a bilateral modification to a definitive firm fixed-price contract with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to develop models determining soil moisture content, pore water pressure, and matric suction based on electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) technology. This modification fully funds Contract Line Item Number 00003 in the amount of $118,527, bringing the contract's total ceiling value to $477,831. The work will be performed in Jackson, Mississippi, with an ultimate completion date of August 30, 2026. The contract was awarded without set-aside designation on August 3, 2023, reflecting Jackson State University's competitive merit-based capabilities.

This contract supports the FRA's infrastructure assessment and monitoring objectives by advancing soil characterization methodologies critical for railroad embankment stability, drainage assessment, and geotechnical hazard identification. Jackson State University, a historically black university and minority-serving institution, leverages its multidisciplinary research capabilities to deliver specialized technical services to federal agencies. The university's established track record includes substantial federal contract and grant portfolios spanning scientific research, development, testing, and educational services across civilian and defense agencies, positioning it as a capable research partner for the transportation sector's geotechnical engineering challenges.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 693JJ623C000011?

693JJ623C000011 was awarded to Jackson State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 3, 2023.

How much is contract 693JJ623C000011 worth?

The government has obligated $477,831 on 693JJ623C000011.

Was contract 693JJ623C000011 competed?

The extent of competition for 693JJ623C000011 was full and open competition. The government received 60 offers.

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