Ionospheric modeling and propagation assessment capability (IMPAC)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001423C2001
- Awardee
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Northwest Research Associates, Inc. UEI CBP3W28RNZB3
- Awarding agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,059,068
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
- $4,059,068.00 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 · 99 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $553,426 | |
| Funding Only Action | $265,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $300,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$133 | |
| Funding Only Action | $285,699 | |
| Funding Only Action | $671,091 | |
| Funding Only Action | $205,366 | |
| Funding Only Action | $160,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $75,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $250,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $225,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $798,619 | |
| Original award | $270,000 |
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About this award
The Office of Naval Research awarded Northwest Research Associates, Inc. (NWRA) a definitive contract valued at $4.06M on November 15, 2022, for the Ionospheric Modeling and Propagation Assessment Capability (IMPAC) program. This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which extends through November 2025, supports NWRA's development of advanced modeling and analysis capabilities related to ionospheric propagation—critical for naval communications, radar systems, and space weather operations. The work will be performed at NWRA's Seattle, Washington facility. This award represents a non-set-aside competition, reflecting NWRA's established expertise in geophysical and space sciences research for the Department of Defense. The underlying solicitation was posted in October 2021 with a September 2022 deadline, allowing for a competitive selection process.
NWRA has engaged Zunicalc, Inc. as a subcontractor to provide research support services under this contract, with the subcontract awarded in June 2023. NWRA, a for-profit scientific research organization headquartered in Seattle, brings substantial experience in atmospheric science, space physics, and computational modeling from prior engagements with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other defense agencies. The IMPAC program contributes to the Navy's operational capabilities by advancing understanding of ionospheric conditions that affect radio wave propagation, sensor performance, and tactical communications in maritime and global operations.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Zunicalc, Inc. | $427,427 | |
| Zunicalc, Inc. | $150,220 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001423C2001?
N0001423C2001 was awarded to Northwest Research Associates, Inc. by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on November 15, 2022.
How much is contract N0001423C2001 worth?
The government has obligated $4,059,068 on N0001423C2001.
Was contract N0001423C2001 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001423C2001 was full and open competition. The government received 99 offers.
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