Developing and testing a rapport-based time-sensitive interviewing approach

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
15F06724P0001130
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$195,990

Award facts

Contract value 49% obligated
  • $195,990.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $398,886.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
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
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $195,990

About this award

The Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters Division awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $398,886 to the University of Portsmouth on September 30, 2024, for developing and testing a rapport-based time-sensitive interviewing approach. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by September 29, 2026. The University of Portsmouth, a United Kingdom-based non-profit educational institution registered in SAM.gov since 2003, will perform the work in Great Britain. This award represents a continuation of the university's established partnership with the FBI, building on prior successful engagements in specialized interview techniques and behavioral analysis research.

The University of Portsmouth has demonstrated sustained competitiveness in the federal research marketplace through multiple competitively awarded contracts focused on interview methodologies and deception detection. This contract aligns with the FBI's operational priorities in developing advanced investigative techniques that enhance interviewing effectiveness. The university's expertise spans behavioral analysis, interview techniques, and scientific research methodologies, positioning it as a key research partner for federal agencies. The firm fixed-price structure indicates that scope and deliverables have been clearly defined, with the university responsible for managing any cost variations throughout the two-year performance period.

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Who was awarded contract 15F06724P0001130?

15F06724P0001130 was awarded to University Of Portsmouth by Headquarters Division (Federal Bureau of Investigation) on September 30, 2024.

How much is contract 15F06724P0001130 worth?

The government has obligated $195,990 on 15F06724P0001130. Its potential value, with all options, is $398,886.

Was contract 15F06724P0001130 competed?

The extent of competition for 15F06724P0001130 was competed under sap. The government received 6 offers.

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