This effort is for the development of next generation aircraft, creates several unique demands on propulsion systems because ship-based operations require engines with higher thrust-to-weight and…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001423C1028
- Awardee
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Metal Improvement Company, LLC UEI LY7YSS7NSNR7 Part of Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,300,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology Amendment 0001 Solicitation · N0001422SB001 · Posted Oct 1, 2021
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,300,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $4,300,000 |
About this award
The Office of Naval Research awarded a $4.3 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to Metal Improvement Company, LLC (MIC), a Livermore, California-based division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, on August 16, 2023. The contract, which extends through February 1, 2026, supports the Turbine Engine Reliability and Performance Enhancement Program, a critical initiative addressing the unique propulsion system demands of next-generation naval aircraft. Ship-based operations require engines with elevated thrust-to-weight and thrust-to-airflow ratios, necessitating advanced surface enhancement technologies to improve turbine engine performance and durability. The contract was not designated with any set-aside provisions and represents a continuation of MIC's established relationship with the Office of Naval Research on high-precision engineering projects.
MIC specializes in surface enhancement technologies, particularly laser peening services, which enhance the performance and durability of complex mechanical components used in military propulsion systems. The company brings relevant technical expertise from prior significant contracts, including a $4.5 million award for a similar turbine engine reliability program and a $5.5 million contract for laser peening technology applied to Navy propulsion shafts. Under the firm fixed-price structure, MIC will deliver enhanced turbine engine technologies designed to meet the demanding operational requirements of carrier-based aircraft while improving component reliability and extending service life in the challenging maritime environment.
Description
This effort is for the development of next generation aircraft, creates several unique demands on propulsion systems because ship-based operations require engines with higher thrust-to-weight and thrust to airflow ratios.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001423C1028?
N0001423C1028 was awarded to Metal Improvement Company, LLC by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on August 16, 2023.
How much is contract N0001423C1028 worth?
The government has obligated $4,300,000 on N0001423C1028.
Was contract N0001423C1028 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001423C1028 was full and open competition.
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