Purchase Order N0017307P6201

The University of Southern Mississippi's Office of Research Support and Development was awarded a $70,700 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on November 1, 2006, with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2006. The contract, classified as Research & Development work, will be performed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. This purchase order represents one of several ONR-funded initiatives undertaken by the university, contributing to the institution's broader portfolio of naval research and maritime-focused projects that have included coastal geospatial data research and unmanned maritime systems development.

As a comprehensive public research institution and doctoral-level university, USM leverages its specialized capabilities in research support to advance federal agency missions across defense and civilian sectors. The university's Office of Research Support and Development manages federal contract execution and research partnerships, positioning the institution as a prime recipient of awards spanning multiple scientific and technical domains. This ONR purchase order reflects USM's ongoing engagement with the Department of Defense research community and aligns with the university's demonstrated expertise in applied research and technical services delivery.