Research and development of algorithms for improved image quality for checkpoint explosive detection systems.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HSHQDC16J00287
- Awardee
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Northeastern University UEI HLTMVS2JZBS6 Part of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
- Awarding agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Obligated
- $1,234,221
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- HSHQDC16R00001 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,234,221.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Boston, MA 02115, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,234,221 |
About this award
This federal contract, awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate, is for research and development of algorithms to improve image quality for checkpoint explosive detection systems. The $1,234,221.00 contract was awarded to Northeastern University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, with no set-aside designation.
As part of this work, Northeastern University has issued subcontracts to Cich Solutions, LLC, Trustees of Boston University, and Purdue University to support research and development related to enhanced automatic target recognition for computed tomography-based object detection systems, as well as the Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats (ALERT) program. This contract appears to leverage Northeastern's expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, engineering, and computer science to address DHS's needs for improved checkpoint security technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HSHQDC16J00287?
HSHQDC16J00287 was awarded to Northeastern University by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on September 16, 2016.
How much is contract HSHQDC16J00287 worth?
The government has obligated $1,234,221 on HSHQDC16J00287.
Which agency awarded contract HSHQDC16J00287?
Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded HSHQDC16J00287, with funding from Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security).
Is contract HSHQDC16J00287 an order under another contract?
Yes. HSHQDC16J00287 is a delivery order under HSHQDC10ABOA30, a basic ordering agreement.
Was contract HSHQDC16J00287 competed?
The extent of competition for HSHQDC16J00287 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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