Task order (to) 04 for tactical autonomy research and development

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Contract number
FA237725FB003
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,489,351

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,489,351.00 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
AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20059, USA

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About this award

This is a delivery order task order awarded by the U.S. Air Force to Howard University, a private historically Black university, for $1,489,351.00 in tactical autonomy research and development. The task order is part of a larger $90 million Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) that enables Howard University to lead a Tactical Autonomy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) consortium on behalf of the Air Force. This IDC has facilitated multiple task orders for the university, including a $6.5 million order for tactical autonomy R&D, a $3.7 million order for additional research initiatives, and a $14.2 million order to manage the UARC through January 2028. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Howard University's competitive capabilities in advanced research and development across domains such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense technologies. As a leading HBCU, Howard University has established itself as a key partner for federal agencies, delivering sophisticated R&D services and technological innovations to support national priorities.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA237725FB003?

FA237725FB003 was awarded to Howard University by Air Force (Department of Defense) on April 11, 2025.

How much is contract FA237725FB003 worth?

The government has obligated $1,489,351 on FA237725FB003.

Is contract FA237725FB003 an order under another contract?

Yes. FA237725FB003 is a delivery order under FA955023D0001, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract FA237725FB003 competed?

The extent of competition for FA237725FB003 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources.

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