To create a land scatter model that is base off a global map instead of a constant number. To create an HF relevant vegetation model. To produce an electric permittivity map from global salinity and…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA945323CX011
- Awardee
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Northwest Research Associates, Inc. UEI CBP3W28RNZB3
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $537,524
Award facts
- Contract value 77% obligated
- $697,524.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Space and Missile Systems Center Air Force Space 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
- 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Monterey, CA, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $13,524 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $225,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $107,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $102,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $90,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $90,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $70,000 |
About this award
The U.S. Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), a defense agency component, awarded a $697.5K cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Northwest Research Associates, Inc. (NWRA) on October 2, 2023, with completion targeted for January 2, 2026. The contract requires development of advanced ionospheric and electromagnetic modeling capabilities, specifically a land scatter model based on global mapping data rather than constant values, a high-frequency-relevant vegetation model, and an electric permittivity map derived from global salinity and rainfall data. These deliverables will support modeling of ionospheric effects on land scatter propagation, advancing SMC's space systems and communications assessment capabilities. The award was not subject to any small business set-aside designation.
NWRA, a Seattle-headquartered scientific research organization specializing in geophysical and space sciences, brings substantial relevant experience to this effort through prior contracts with SMC, Air Force Research Laboratory, and other defense agencies on atmospheric and ionospheric modeling projects. The work will be performed in Monterey, California. NWRA's established track record in advanced computational modeling, space physics research, and federal research partnerships positions the company to deliver the sophisticated geophysical modeling and analysis required under this contract.
Description
To create a land scatter model that is base off a global map instead of a constant number. To create an HF relevant vegetation model. To produce an electric permittivity map from global salinity and rainfall.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Zunicalc, Inc. | $196,460 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA945323CX011?
FA945323CX011 was awarded to Northwest Research Associates, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on October 2, 2023.
How much is contract FA945323CX011 worth?
The government has obligated $537,524 on FA945323CX011. Its current value, with exercised options, is $697,524.
Which agency awarded contract FA945323CX011?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA945323CX011, with funding from Space and Missile Systems Center (Air Force Space Command).
Was contract FA945323CX011 competed?
The government received 1 offer.
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