The devils advocate approach to detect lying about opinions
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 15F06723P0002337
- Awardee
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University Of Portsmouth UEI EVMUWU6JAEN4
- Awarding agency
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Headquarters Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
- Obligated
- $326,495
Award facts
- Contract value 30% obligated
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- $345,194.86 Current, with exercised options
- $1,105,320.86 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 6 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Great Britain, United Kingdom
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$14,647 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$6,376 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $168,874 | |
| Original award | $178,644 |
About this award
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Headquarters Division awarded a $1.1 million firm fixed-price purchase order to the University of Portsmouth on September 30, 2023, for research focused on "The Devil's Advocate Approach to Detecting Lying About Opinions." The contract, which runs through September 29, 2026, represents a continuation of the FBI's partnership with the UK-based institution on advanced behavioral analysis and deception detection methodologies. This non-set-aside award demonstrates the FBI's confidence in the University of Portsmouth's specialized research capabilities, which have previously supported federal initiatives in interview techniques and interrogation science. The university, registered as a federal contractor since 2003, brings established expertise in analytical and scientific research domains relevant to law enforcement and investigative operations.
The University of Portsmouth is a nonprofit, internationally recognized research institution that has secured multiple competitive federal contracts with the FBI and other U.S. government agencies, with prior awards ranging from approximately $399,000 to $1.2 million. This contract aligns with the FBI's broader mandate to advance investigative methodologies and analytical tools that enhance interview effectiveness and deception detection capabilities. The firm fixed-price structure indicates defined deliverables and scope, with performance conducted in Great Britain. The award underscores the value federal agencies place on the university's interdisciplinary research approach to behavioral science and investigative support.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 15F06723P0002337?
15F06723P0002337 was awarded to University Of Portsmouth by Headquarters Division (Federal Bureau of Investigation) on September 30, 2023.
How much is contract 15F06723P0002337 worth?
The government has obligated $326,495 on 15F06723P0002337. Its current value, with exercised options, is $345,195. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,105,321.
Was contract 15F06723P0002337 competed?
The extent of competition for 15F06723P0002337 was competed under sap. The government received 6 offers.
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