This federal contract award was issued by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces (VPNVYPACFLT-A), a defense agency, to the University of Texas at Austin Applied Research Laboratories (UT Austin ARL) division. The $8,900,000.00 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is for an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operational Demonstration, with a period of performance through March 18, 2025. UT Austin ARL, which is part of the University of Texas System, is a leading research organization that specializes in naval systems, autonomous technologies, sensors, and information sciences. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting UT Austin ARL's specialized expertise in these areas. UT Austin ARL has a history of delivering innovative solutions to the Department of Defense, including research and development for underwater acoustics, unmanned underwater vehicles, and advanced sonar systems. This contract award is part of a larger $50 million Basic Ordering Agreement that UT Austin ARL holds with the Office of Naval Research, which allows for rapid acquisition of a broad range of R&D services aligned with the Navy's strategic science and technology objectives.
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