Army research and development - forensic palynology metagenomics for species ID
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA520923C0001
- Awardee
-
University Of Western Australia UEI CPLPM5RWMX26
- Awarding agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $250,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- One-Step Open BAA, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities Solicitation · FA520922S0001 · Posted Aug 31, 2022
- Contract value 48% obligated
- $522,970.07 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Australia
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | -$12,639 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $262,639 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command awarded a $522,970 firm-fixed-price definitive contract to the University of Western Australia on April 1, 2023, for the development of forensic palynology metagenomics methods to enable species identification and differentiation of closely related pollen species. This research effort seeks to develop a DNA-based pollen identification methodology that would provide enhanced spatiotemporal resolution for forensic applications, supporting Army investigative and intelligence capabilities. The contract is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2025, with work to be performed in Australia. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.
The award stemmed from a Broad Agency Announcement issued by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces seeking fundamental research collaboration proposals across multiple scientific domains in the Indo-Pacific region. UWA, an international non-profit research institution registered in SAM.gov and located in Crawley, Western Australia, was selected based on its demonstrated technical expertise in forensic science, biogeochemistry, and specialized scientific research. The university has established a track record of supporting U.S. federal agencies including the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, U.S. Geological Survey, and USAID through contract research and collaborative international projects aligned with U.S. government scientific and strategic objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA520923C0001?
FA520923C0001 was awarded to University Of Western Australia by Pacific Air Forces (Air Force) on April 1, 2023.
How much is contract FA520923C0001 worth?
The government has obligated $250,000 on FA520923C0001. Its current value, with exercised options, is $522,970.
Which agency awarded contract FA520923C0001?
Pacific Air Forces (Air Force) awarded FA520923C0001, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract FA520923C0001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA520923C0001 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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