The purpose of this contract is to fund the risk assessment for hazmat packages in an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) environment.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JK325C000003
- Awardee
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Mississippi State University UEI NTXJM52SHKS7
- Awarding agency
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Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $1,174,513
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- PHMSA's Risk Assessment for HAZMAT Packages in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Environment Solicitation · 693JK325R0002 · Posted Apr 3, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,174,513.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 52% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 5 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20590, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,174,513 |
About this award
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) awarded a $1.17M firm fixed-price contract to Mississippi State University on September 30, 2025, to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of hazardous materials packaging safety within unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) environments. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027, responds to PHMSA's need to evaluate the safety performance of existing dangerous goods packaging requirements specific to UAS operations, including operational conditions, potential hazards, and risk mitigation strategies. The work will be performed primarily off-site with occasional on-site work at PHMSA headquarters in Washington, DC. No set-aside designation was used in this competition, and the contract includes a subcontract with Kansas State University, which will lead designated project tasks including Tasks 4, 5, 6, and 8. The solicitation permitted subcontracting up to 50% of total contract value, and the evaluation prioritized technical approach and management capabilities over price considerations.
The project scope includes extensive testing across multiple hazard classes, goods states, and battery types, with deliverables comprising multiple technical reports, a comprehensive final report, and a project summary. Mississippi State University's selection reflects its established capacity as a premier research institution with demonstrated expertise in specialized technical services and federal research partnerships. The university's involvement as a prime contractor leverages its comprehensive research infrastructure, while the Kansas State University subcontract brings complementary veterinary and diagnostic testing capabilities relevant to hazardous materials assessment and animal health considerations that may inform packaging safety protocols.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | $785,100 | |
| Kansas State University | $272,870 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JK325C000003?
693JK325C000003 was awarded to Mississippi State University by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 30, 2025.
How much is contract 693JK325C000003 worth?
The government has obligated $1,174,513 on 693JK325C000003.
Was contract 693JK325C000003 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JK325C000003 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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