Design and fabricate crab
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912HZ25C0002
- Awardee
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Gibbs & Cox, Inc. UEI PH28MWD2R1J9
- Awarding agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,078,407
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- PRE-SOLICITATION - Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) Prototype Final Design and Build Pre-Solicitation · W912HZ24B0001 · Posted Mar 15, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $3,078,407.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 76% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AH55 Natural Resources & Environment R&D Svcs; Other Natural Resources; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Sealed Bid
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $3,078,407 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $3.08M definitive contract to Gibbs & Cox, Inc. for the design and fabrication of a Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) prototype. The contract, which runs through April 13, 2027, represents Task 2 production work and will be performed in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The CRAB is an ocean-capable vehicle designed to operate in depths up to 35 feet and will support coastal research operations for the Engineer Research and Development Center. This award follows the March 2024 pre-solicitation announcement, which indicated an estimated contract value between $1.5M and $2.5M and specified that the vehicle must meet particular design requirements for dimensions, speed, and weight capacity. The procurement was conducted as a two-step sealed bidding process with an emphasis on technical approach evaluation.
Gibbs & Cox, a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings and headquartered in New York, brings extensive naval architecture and marine engineering expertise to this engagement. The company specializes in ship design, systems engineering, and lifecycle management services, with a strong track record of supporting U.S. Navy and maritime clients through numerous NAVSEA contracts. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price definitive contract with no set-aside designation, and subcontractors will support production activities under Task 2. This award leverages Gibbs & Cox's demonstrated capabilities in advanced marine vehicle design and engineering to deliver a specialized research platform for the Army Corps of Engineers' coastal research mission.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. | $1,882,280 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W912HZ25C0002?
W912HZ25C0002 was awarded to Gibbs & Cox, Inc. by Engineer Research and Development Center (US Army Corps of Engineers) on April 14, 2025.
How much is contract W912HZ25C0002 worth?
The government has obligated $3,078,407 on W912HZ25C0002.
Was contract W912HZ25C0002 competed?
The extent of competition for W912HZ25C0002 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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