Title: examination of zero trust cybersecurity methods in motor vehicle architectures
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ922F00192N
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
-
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $8,296,476
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 693JJ922R000061 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $8,296,476.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 82% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $3,796,476 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,500,000 | |
| Original award | $3,000,000 |
About this award
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) was awarded a delivery order contract by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on September 30, 2022, to conduct field data collection with consumer-available driver support systems and examine zero trust cybersecurity methods in motor vehicle architectures. This cost-plus-no-fee delivery order, valued at $8.3M with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2027, represents work performed at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg, Virginia campus. The contract involves exercising option periods two and three and addressing changes in key personnel, reflecting ongoing adjustments to the project scope and staffing. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.
This contract aligns with NHTSA's mission to enhance vehicle safety and security through research on advanced driver support systems and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in modern vehicle architectures. Virginia Tech's selection as the prime contractor leverages its established expertise as a leading research institution in autonomous systems, engineering, and cybersecurity. The field data collection component will generate critical information on consumer driver support system performance in real-world conditions, while the zero trust cybersecurity examination will help inform federal safety standards and guidelines for protecting vehicle electronic systems against emerging cyber threats.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ922F00192N?
693JJ922F00192N was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 30, 2022.
How much is contract 693JJ922F00192N worth?
The government has obligated $8,296,476 on 693JJ922F00192N.
Is contract 693JJ922F00192N an order under another contract?
Yes. 693JJ922F00192N is a delivery order under 693JJ921D000017, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 693JJ922F00192N competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ922F00192N was full and open competition.
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