Post-doctoral research associate

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Contract number
N0018926F0083
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$235,000

Award facts

Contract value 49% obligated
  • $235,000.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $476,900.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 38% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Naval Observatory Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R405 Support- Professional: Operations Research/Quantitative Analysis
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Competed under SAP Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20392, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The U.S. Naval Observatory awarded a $476.9K firm fixed-price delivery order to Computational Physics, Inc. for postdoctoral research associate services, with completion targeted for January 19, 2028. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and will be performed in Washington, DC. The award represents work under one of Computational Physics, Inc.'s existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Naval Observatory, leveraging the company's extensive capabilities in advanced scientific research and technical support across physics, astronomy, and astrophysics disciplines.

Computational Physics, Inc., a Springfield, Virginia-based scientific services provider, specializes in supporting federal research missions through instrumentation development, data analysis, scientific modeling, and technical advisory services. The company maintains a substantial portfolio with the Naval Observatory, including a primary $72.71M IDC for astronomy-related services through February 2029 and a $19.2M small business set-aside IDC for professional scientific support services. This postdoctoral research position aligns with the Naval Observatory's core mission of conducting astronomical research and supports the agency's need for specialized scientific talent across its research programs.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0018926F0083?

N0018926F0083 was awarded to Computational Physics, Inc. by Naval Supply Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on January 20, 2026.

How much is contract N0018926F0083 worth?

The government has obligated $235,000 on N0018926F0083. Its potential value, with all options, is $476,900.

Which agency awarded contract N0018926F0083?

Naval Supply Systems Command (Department of the Navy) awarded N0018926F0083, with funding from Naval Observatory (Department of the Navy).

Is contract N0018926F0083 an order under another contract?

Yes. N0018926F0083 is a delivery order under N0018925D0017, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract N0018926F0083 competed?

The extent of competition for N0018926F0083 was competed under sap. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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