The emergence of low-cost, software-defined RF systems combined with attritable autonomous

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
N0001426C1116
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$288,930

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 16% obligated
$1,802,182.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 9% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Place of performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

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About this award

The Office of Naval Research awarded a $1.8 million definitive contract to University of Kansas Center For Research Inc. on June 11, 2026, for research addressing the electromagnetic spectrum complexification arising from low-cost, software-defined RF systems and attritable autonomous platforms in defense applications.

The award carries cost-no-fee pricing and a ceiling value of $1,802,182. Place of performance is Lawrence, Kansas. The contract extends through June 11, 2030.

The originating solicitation is ONR's broad agency announcement (Amendment 0008, posted September 29, 2026) soliciting long-range science and technology projects to advance Navy and Marine Corps operations. The BAA encompasses basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, and advanced component development across science and engineering disciplines, with proposals due by December 31, 2026. All responsible sources—academia, industry, and the research community worldwide—are eligible; FFRDCs, Navy laboratories, military universities, and other DoD or civilian agency laboratories are excluded. NAICS code is 541715; PSC code is AC12.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0001426C1116?

N0001426C1116 was awarded to University Of Kansas Center For Research Inc. by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on June 11, 2026.

How much is contract N0001426C1116 worth?

The government has obligated $288,930 on N0001426C1116. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,802,182.

Was contract N0001426C1116 competed?

The extent of competition for N0001426C1116 was full and open competition.

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