Melt pond sensing buoy

Ended Purchase Order Awarded

Contract number
N0017326P5802
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$21,255

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$21,255.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
US Pacific Fleet Forces US Fleet Forces, Department of Defense
NAICS code
334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
PSC
AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20375, USA

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About this award

The University of Maryland, College Park has been awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces for the development of a melt pond sensing buoy, with a ceiling value of $21,255 and an ultimate completion date of May 29, 2026. The contract, awarded on December 18, 2025, will be performed in Washington, DC. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting the university's competitive technical capabilities. The melt pond sensing buoy represents specialized environmental monitoring equipment relevant to naval and climate research operations, aligning with the Pacific Fleet's operational priorities.

This award is a child contract and demonstrates the University of Maryland's continued engagement in defense-related research and development activities for the Department of Defense. As a research-intensive land-grant institution, the university has established a substantial track record executing federal contracts across multiple technical domains, including defense applications, environmental monitoring, and advanced technology development. The modest contract value reflects the focused, technical nature of this particular buoy sensing system procurement, which complements the university's broader portfolio of defense research initiatives and cooperative agreements with federal agencies including DARPA, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Naval Sea Systems Command.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0017326P5802?

N0017326P5802 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on December 18, 2025.

How much is contract N0017326P5802 worth?

The government has obligated $21,255 on N0017326P5802.

Which agency awarded contract N0017326P5802?

Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) awarded N0017326P5802, with funding from US Pacific Fleet Forces (US Fleet Forces).

Was contract N0017326P5802 competed?

The extent of competition for N0017326P5802 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.

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