Using ground sensing to inform fire science and decision support - lrbaa award

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
70RSAT22CB0000011
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$926,357

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$926,356.81 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20528, USA
Legislative mandates

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Close Out P00006 · This is a contract closeout PR action initiated by the s & t verification and validation (v & v) team. Description: the purpose of this modification to… -$1,142
Terminate for Convenience P00005 · Termination for convenience - full the purpose of this contract was to use ground sensing to inform fire science and decision support through the development of… $0
Change Order P00004 · No cost extension $0
Supplemental Agreement for work within scope P00003 · Additional work within scope in option period 1 $76,000
Exercise an Option P00002 · Option period 1 exercise $351,499
Change Order P00001 · Clause updates $0
Original award $500,000

About this award

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate awarded this $926,356.81 cost-no-fee definitive contract to the University of California, San Diego to support ground sensing research informing fire science and decision support capabilities. The contract, which commenced on September 27, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of July 2, 2025, was issued without a set-aside designation, reflecting open competition. This modification represents a contract closeout action initiated by the DHS S&T Verification and Validation team, with the work to be performed in Washington, DC. UCSD, a leading public research institution with significant federal contracting experience across defense and civilian agencies, serves as the prime contractor on this effort.

As a premier research university with established expertise in scientific research and technological innovation, UCSD is well-positioned to deliver the specialized research capabilities required for this fire science initiative. The contract's focus on ground sensing technology to inform fire science aligns with the DHS S&T Directorate's mission to develop and validate innovative solutions for homeland security challenges, including wildfire management and response. The cost-no-fee pricing structure indicates a research-oriented engagement where UCSD performs work at cost with no profit margin, consistent with academic institution contracting practices for government-sponsored research.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 70RSAT22CB0000011?

70RSAT22CB0000011 was awarded to University Of California, San Diego by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on September 27, 2022.

How much is contract 70RSAT22CB0000011 worth?

The government has obligated $926,357 on 70RSAT22CB0000011.

Which agency awarded contract 70RSAT22CB0000011?

Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded 70RSAT22CB0000011, with funding from Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security).

Was contract 70RSAT22CB0000011 competed?

The extent of competition for 70RSAT22CB0000011 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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