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Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA520923C0025
- Awardee
-
University Of New South Wales UEI QHAHG1WUM3J1
- Awarding agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $257,857
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $257,856.80 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 89% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $87,081 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $87,081 | |
| Modification | $83,695 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
About this award
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) was awarded a $257,856.80 firm fixed-price definitive contract on September 25, 2023, by the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), a defense agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, which will be performed in Australia with an ultimate completion date of March 24, 2027, focuses on developing novel strategies for passive gust mitigation in fixed-wing aircraft. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award. UNSW, a prominent Australian research institution, brings substantial expertise in advanced research and development services, with demonstrated experience executing complex federal contracts for defense-related agencies including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Army Combat Capabilities Development Command.
This research initiative aligns with RDECOM's broader mission to advance military technology and defense capabilities through cutting-edge scientific innovation. UNSW's selection reflects the university's established track record in sophisticated research projects spanning engineering, materials science, and defense-related technologies. The contract represents a focused effort to explore passive mitigation approaches to gust-induced loads on fixed-wing aircraft, which has applications for improving aerodynamic stability, operational envelope, and structural durability in military aviation systems. The university's international research credibility and collaborative approach to complex scientific challenges position it well to execute this engineering-focused research initiative.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA520923C0025?
FA520923C0025 was awarded to University Of New South Wales by Pacific Air Forces (Air Force) on September 25, 2023.
How much is contract FA520923C0025 worth?
The government has obligated $257,857 on FA520923C0025. Its current value, with exercised options, is $257,857.
Which agency awarded contract FA520923C0025?
Pacific Air Forces (Air Force) awarded FA520923C0025, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract FA520923C0025 competed?
The extent of competition for FA520923C0025 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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