Communication autonomy
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0002422F8547
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Austin UEI MG1PPMPNS9G3 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,841,583
Award facts
- Contract value 96% obligated
- $4,000,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of Naval Research Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Austin, TX 78713, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,078,489 | |
| Funding Only Action | $393,999 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,352 | |
| Funding Only Action | $417,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $522,743 | |
| Funding Only Action | $780,000 | |
| Original award | $300,000 |
About this award
The University of Texas at Austin Applied Research Laboratories (UT Austin ARL) was awarded a $4 million delivery order on July 27, 2022, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Communication Autonomy research and development. This delivery order is a child contract issued under UT Austin ARL's significant $50 million Basic Ordering Agreement with the Office of Naval Research, which was established in February 2022 and extends through February 2027. The contract is funded by the Office of Naval Research, a defense agency within the U.S. Navy, and is being performed at UT Austin ARL's facilities in Austin, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of July 26, 2026. No small business set-aside designation was used for this award.
UT Austin ARL, a division of the University of Texas System, brings specialized expertise in advanced naval technologies, autonomous systems, and maritime research to support national defense priorities. The laboratory has established itself as a key research partner for the Office of Naval Research through previous contract work encompassing unmanned underwater vehicle development, sonar system design, acoustic research, and advanced sensor technologies. This delivery order for communication autonomy aligns with the broader BOA scope covering maritime autonomy, advanced technologies research, and innovation in support of Navy strategic objectives. As a non-commercial federal contractor with demonstrated capabilities in complex systems engineering and naval technology research, UT Austin ARL is well-positioned to deliver sophisticated research and development services under this cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0002422F8547?
N0002422F8547 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on July 27, 2022.
How much is contract N0002422F8547 worth?
The government has obligated $3,841,583 on N0002422F8547. Its current value, with exercised options, is $4,000,000.
Which agency awarded contract N0002422F8547?
Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) awarded N0002422F8547, with funding from Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy).
Is contract N0002422F8547 an order under another contract?
Yes. N0002422F8547 is a delivery order under N0002417D6421, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract N0002422F8547 competed?
The extent of competition for N0002422F8547 was not competed.
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