Definitive Contract 75D30120C08385

This is a $577,555 firm fixed-price federal contract awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to develop exoskeletons as an innovative approach to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in surface stone mining. The contract has an ultimate completion date of April 22, 2025. Virginia Tech, a public research university, is the prime contractor, and Oregon State University is a major subcontractor. This contract supports the CDC's efforts to advance worker safety and health through the development of technological solutions. The contract is not set aside for small businesses.