Atmospheric water extraction (AWE) program
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001121C0055
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Austin UEI V6AFQPN18437 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,119,863
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Atmospheric Water Extraction (AWE) Pre-Solicitation · HR001120S0014 · Posted Dec 31, 2019
- Atmospheric Water Extraction (AWE) Award Notice · Posted Feb 18, 2021
- Contract value 45% obligated
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- $1,119,863.21 Current, with exercised options
- $2,494,541.21 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 14 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Austin, TX 78712, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$34,383 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $859,665 | |
| Original award | $294,581 |
About this award
This federal contract award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) supports the Atmospheric Water Extraction (AWE) program. The $2,494,541.21 definitive contract aims to develop two portable atmospheric water extraction systems - one for expeditionary forces and another for stabilization missions. UT Austin, a leading public research university, was selected to deliver these systems without any set-aside designation, leveraging its advanced capabilities in areas like aerospace engineering, materials science, and sensor technology. The AWE program seeks to enable water independence for warfighters by providing low-power, potable water extraction capabilities. This contract is part of a broader DARPA Other Transaction vehicle focused on developing embedded, chipless RFID sensors for monitoring the integrity of 3D printed components, demonstrating UT Austin's expertise in innovative sensing solutions for military and industrial applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001121C0055?
HR001121C0055 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 13, 2020.
How much is contract HR001121C0055 worth?
The government has obligated $1,119,863 on HR001121C0055. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,494,541.
Was contract HR001121C0055 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001121C0055 was full and open competition. The government received 14 offers.
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