The overall goal of this proposed project is to assess the effectiveness of lower limb exoskeletons in reducing the risk of injury to fast boat operators.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- N0001425C2413
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Arlington UEI LMLUKUPJJ9N3
- Awarding agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,000,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FY24 Long Range BAA Solicitation · N0001424SB001 · Posted Oct 2, 2023
- Contract value 29% obligated
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- $1,000,000.00 Current, with exercised options
- $3,500,000.00 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 Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Arlington, TX 76019, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) awarded the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) a $3.5M cost-no-fee definitive contract on September 23, 2025, to assess the effectiveness of lower limb exoskeletons in reducing injury risk to fast boat operators. The contract, which is not set-aside, was issued under ONR's Long-Range Science and Technology Projects Broad Agency Announcement and represents research and development work aligned with the Navy's operational priorities. UTA, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority Institution located in Arlington, Texas, will perform the work at its Arlington, Texas facility, with completion targeted for September 23, 2026.
This contract award supports ONR's mission to advance Navy and Marine Corps operational capabilities through technological innovation. As a comprehensive research university with extensive federal contracting experience across defense-related domains, UTA brings research capabilities and technical expertise to address the occupational safety challenges facing naval personnel. The cost-no-fee pricing structure and definitive contract classification indicate a straightforward research engagement with defined scope and deliverables focused on quantifying the protective benefits of exoskeleton technology for shipboard fast boat operations.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $236,000 | |
| Southwest Research Institute | $225,000 | |
| Robert Morris University | $178,500 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001425C2413?
N0001425C2413 was awarded to University Of Texas At Arlington by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on September 23, 2025.
How much is contract N0001425C2413 worth?
The government has obligated $1,000,000 on N0001425C2413. Its potential value, with all options, is $3,500,000.
Was contract N0001425C2413 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001425C2413 was full and open competition. The government received 99 offers.
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