Weldment research and prototyping for hypersonic air-breathing weapons and advanced material manufacturing research
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239423CB060
- Awardee
-
University Of Connecticut UEI WNTPS995QBM7 Part of Secretary Of State Connecticut
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $10,398,708
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $10,398,708.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 80% 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 Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Storrs, CT 06269, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $10,398,708 |
About this award
This is a $10,398,708 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to the University of Connecticut (UConn) for weldment research and prototyping to support the development of hypersonic air-breathing weapons and advanced material manufacturing. The period of performance is from September 27, 2023, to August 20, 2027.
The contract has no set-aside designation. UConn will collaborate with subcontractor RTX Corporation (Raytheon Technologies Research Center) on this research effort, which focuses on advancing the understanding of dissimilar alloy welds, mitigating distortion and cracking, and addressing the impact of source material variations on weld characteristics. The research aims to increase the manufacturing readiness of advanced airframe weldments for hypersonic applications. This contract supports AFRL's broader mission in developing transformative aerospace capabilities, including critical hypersonic technologies.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation | $2,033,050 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239423CB060?
FA239423CB060 was awarded to University Of Connecticut by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 27, 2023.
How much is contract FA239423CB060 worth?
The government has obligated $10,398,708 on FA239423CB060.
Which agency awarded contract FA239423CB060?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA239423CB060, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract FA239423CB060 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239423CB060 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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