Liquified natural gas for aviation propulsion
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239423CB004
- Awardee
-
Purdue University UEI YRXVL4JYCEF5
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,500,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Government Requirement for Advanced Power and Energy (GRAPE) Pre-Solicitation · FA865018S5008 · Posted May 4, 2018
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $3,500,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,500,000 |
About this award
Purdue University was awarded a $3.5 million definitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory on June 28, 2023, to conduct a feasibility study and life cycle assessment of liquified natural gas (LNG) as an alternative jet fuel for aviation propulsion. This cost-reimbursable contract, which extends through March 31, 2026, performs research at Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana campus and addresses critical Department of Air Force priorities under the Government Requirement for Advanced Power and Energy (GRAPE) program. The contract supports the Advanced Power Technology Office's mission to develop innovative energy technologies that improve mission effectiveness, combat capabilities, and energy resilience while reducing resource vulnerabilities. The award was made without set-aside designation in an open competitive procurement process, reflecting Purdue's demonstrated capability as a premier research institution with extensive expertise in aerospace, energy, and advanced materials technologies.
This research initiative aligns with the Air Force Research Laboratory's broader focus on operational energy solutions for aviation, which encompasses flightline electrification, charging infrastructure, and alternative propulsion systems. As a leading research university with substantial federal research infrastructure and interdisciplinary capabilities, Purdue brings specialized expertise in energy systems and materials science to evaluate LNG's viability as a sustainable jet fuel alternative. The feasibility study and life cycle assessment will provide the Air Force with critical technical data to inform future aviation propulsion strategies and support the service's transition toward more resilient and operationally effective energy solutions for military aircraft operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239423CB004?
FA239423CB004 was awarded to Purdue University by Air Force (Department of Defense) on June 28, 2023.
How much is contract FA239423CB004 worth?
The government has obligated $3,500,000 on FA239423CB004.
Which agency awarded contract FA239423CB004?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239423CB004, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239423CB004 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239423CB004 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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