Biological undersea energy program (blue)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125C0004
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,120,541
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- BioLogical Undersea Energy (BLUE) Pre-Solicitation · HR001124S0010 · Posted Feb 14, 2024
- Contract value 70% obligated
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- $8,120,541.00 Current, with exercised options
- $11,538,314.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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 · 5 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- College Park, MD 20742, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $2,377,946 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,784,231 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,374,477 | |
| Original award | $1,583,887 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $11.538 million definitive contract to the University of Maryland, College Park for the Biological Undersea Energy Program (BLUE) on November 22, 2024, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with no set-aside designation. Work is performed in College Park, Maryland, with an ultimate completion date of May 21, 2027.
The originating solicitation, posted February 14, 2024, sought proposals to develop power supplies capable of capturing and converting microscopic marine biomass into electrical power for ocean-deployed sensor systems. Phase I work focused on feasibility research to achieve continuous power output of 0.01 kilowatt, with Phase II scaling output to 0.1 kilowatt. Both phases required a 30-day field demonstration. The program objective is to produce power supplies that self-refuel while operating fully submerged and deliver battery-level power for extended durations without servicing.
The University of Maryland, College Park is a state-controlled 1862 land-grant research institution. Subcontractors on this award include Oregon State University (TALARIA program under DARPA's HERMES initiative), President and Fellows of Harvard College (Office for Sponsored Programs), The Johns Hopkins University, University of Delaware, Yokogawa Corporation of America, University of Maryland Baltimore County, George Washington University, Battelle Memorial Institute, and James Madison University. The contract employs applicable NAICS code 541715 and PSC code R425 for research and development in the physical sciences and engineering domain.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $149,093 | |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College | $586,362 | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $773,332 | |
| University Of Delaware | $266,402 | |
| Yokogawa Corporation Of America | $426,800 | |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore County | $205,003 | |
| George Washington University (The) | $486,960 | |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $1,913,242 | |
| James Madison University | $49,402 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125C0004?
HR001125C0004 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 22, 2024.
How much is contract HR001125C0004 worth?
The government has obligated $8,120,541 on HR001125C0004. Its potential value, with all options, is $11,538,314.
Was contract HR001125C0004 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125C0004 was full and open competition. The government received 5 offers.
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