New broad agency agreement (BAA) - hybrid super hard & light weight layered ceramic tiles by field assisted sintering technology (fast) for body armor applications.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W91CRB17C0047
- Awardee
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The Pennsylvania State University UEI NPM2J7MSCF61
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $575,511
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- BAA W91CRB-16-r-0005 synopsis Pre-Solicitation · W91CRB16R0005 · Posted Nov 10, 2015
- Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation · Posted Dec 22, 2015
- Contract value 74% obligated
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- $575,510.80 Current, with exercised options
- $775,510.80 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- PEO Soldier Acquisition Support Center, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- State College, PA 16802, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Economy Act FAR subpart 17.5
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $275,511 | |
| Original award | $300,000 |
About this award
The Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center PEO Soldier awarded a $775,510.80 definitive Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract to The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) for a Broad Agency Agreement (BAA) to develop hybrid super hard and lightweight layered ceramic tiles using field assisted sintering technology (FAST) for body armor applications. The BAA was initially posted in November 2015 and awarded in February 2016. Penn State, a public research university serving as a prime contractor, will perform the work at its Pennsylvania campus. This contract supports the Army's focus areas for soldier protection, including hard and soft armor, EOD capabilities, personal blast protection, and integrated head protection. Penn State has extensive expertise in materials science and has previously provided DARPA with diamond substrates for electronic device development.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W91CRB17C0047?
W91CRB17C0047 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on September 28, 2017.
How much is contract W91CRB17C0047 worth?
The government has obligated $575,511 on W91CRB17C0047. Its potential value, with all options, is $775,511.
Which agency awarded contract W91CRB17C0047?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W91CRB17C0047, with funding from PEO Soldier (Acquisition Support Center).
Was contract W91CRB17C0047 competed?
The extent of competition for W91CRB17C0047 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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