Research and development services U437040
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W913E521C0013
- Awardee
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Hobu, Inc. UEI FSPZJU1S95E2
- Awarding agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,961,033
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 2020 ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Solicitation · W912HZ20BAA01 · Posted Feb 5, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,961,033.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $657,985 | |
| Funding Only Action | $652,204 | |
| Original award | $650,844 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) awarded a $1.96 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to Hobu, Inc., a small business specializing in open-source geospatial software development and consulting services. The contract, awarded on June 7, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2024, originated from ERDC's 2020 Broad Agency Announcement solicitation, which sought research and development proposals across multiple technical domains including hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental processes, and information technology. The work will be performed in Iowa City, Iowa, with no small business set-aside designation applied. Hobu, Inc. will deliver research and development services supporting ERDC's various laboratories and scientific initiatives.
As a recognized provider of technical expertise in geospatial data management and software engineering, Hobu, Inc. brings substantial experience in developing and enhancing critical open-source libraries and tools such as GDAL, PDAL, PROJ, and QGIS for federal agencies. The contractor's previous work with the U.S. Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Forest Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers demonstrates its capability in specialized areas including LiDAR data management, bathymetry workflow optimization, projection system enhancements, and scientific data management across multiple federal research and engineering domains. This engagement represents a significant research and development investment supporting ERDC's technological capabilities and scientific computing infrastructure.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W913E521C0013?
W913E521C0013 was awarded to Hobu, Inc. by Engineer Research and Development Center (US Army Corps of Engineers) on June 7, 2021.
How much is contract W913E521C0013 worth?
The government has obligated $1,961,033 on W913E521C0013.
Was contract W913E521C0013 competed?
The extent of competition for W913E521C0013 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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