Research project
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N6660424P0307
- Awardee
-
University Of Rhode Island UEI YN2JWTVV9F85 Part of State Of Rhode Island
- Awarding agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $75,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Research project physics of high speed water entery Solicitation · N6660424Q0307 · Posted Mar 29, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $75,000.12 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 3 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Kingston, RI 02881, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $35,726 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $39,274 |
About this award
The University of Rhode Island was awarded a $75,000.12 firm fixed-price purchase order on April 17, 2024, by the Naval Sea Systems Command to conduct a 12-month basic research project investigating the physics of high-speed water entry. Specifically, the research focuses on the effect of surface ventilation on underwater explosions (UNDEX), with experiments to be conducted at a facility within 40 miles of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island, a public land-grant research institution and child entity of the State of Rhode Island, serves as the prime contractor. This unrestricted contract was awarded on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis with no set-aside designation and reflects the university's existing capacity in advanced research and specialized testing for the Department of the Navy.
The research deliverables include experimental data sets generated using high-speed cameras and pressure transducers, with Naval Sea Systems Command personnel authorized to direct and witness the experiments. The University of Rhode Island's involvement in this contract aligns with its established expertise in engineering and marine sciences, as well as its track record of conducting technical research for the Department of the Navy. This award contributes to the Navy's strategic focus on undersea warfare capabilities and the advancement of understanding related to explosive phenomena in underwater environments.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N6660424P0307?
N6660424P0307 was awarded to University Of Rhode Island by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on April 17, 2024.
How much is contract N6660424P0307 worth?
The government has obligated $75,000 on N6660424P0307.
Was contract N6660424P0307 competed?
The extent of competition for N6660424P0307 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers.
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