Other transaction - prototype for dismounted position and navigation sensor (dpns) aspn interface and boot mounted unit robustness task
Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911NF269A002
- Awardee
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Macquarie University UEI CS58C37BL6W8
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $149,308
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $149,308.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 69% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Australia
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) awarded an Other Transaction Agreement to Macquarie University on February 15, 2026, with a ceiling value of $149.3K for prototype development of a Dismounted Position and Navigation Sensor (DPNS) Automatic Steering and Position Navigation (ASPN) Interface and Boot Mounted Unit Robustness Task. The contract is scheduled for completion by February 14, 2027, and will be performed in Australia. As an Other Transaction Agreement with non-traditional pricing, this contract type enables the government to pursue innovative solutions outside standard acquisition processes, typically emphasizing rapid prototyping and technical merit-based selection. Macquarie University, an international non-profit research institution registered in SAM.gov since 2012, brings substantial expertise in advanced research and development, having previously supported RDECOM and related U.S. Army commands on complex technical projects including fiber laser systems and specialized research initiatives.
This award carries no specific set-aside designation, indicating open competition and selection based on technical merit. Macquarie University's track record with defense-related agencies demonstrates its capability to execute specialized research projects with defined performance objectives, particularly in emerging technology areas. The contract focuses on enhancing navigation sensor capabilities for dismounted soldiers, a critical modernization priority for ground forces. The DPNS system represents an important advancement in soldier positioning and navigation technology, and this prototype development task will support the refinement of interface systems and hardware robustness necessary for field deployment.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911NF269A002?
W911NF269A002 was awarded to Macquarie University by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on February 15, 2026.
How much is contract W911NF269A002 worth?
The government has obligated $149,308 on W911NF269A002.
Which agency awarded contract W911NF269A002?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911NF269A002, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W911NF269A002 competed?
The extent of competition for W911NF269A002 was competed.
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