Self-neutralizing air-breathing scramjet-type plasma thruster
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490330
- Awardee
-
George Washington University (The) UEI ECR5E2LU5BL6
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $1,000,000.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
George Washington University, a private nonprofit research institution, was awarded an Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on November 28, 2023, with a ceiling value of $1,000,000.00 and no set-aside designation. The contract vehicle authorizes the university to conduct research and development on a self-neutralizing air-breathing scramjet-type plasma thruster, representing advanced propulsion technology innovation under DARPA's research portfolio. This Other Transaction authority enables DARPA to procure innovative technological solutions outside traditional federal acquisition regulations, facilitating rapid prototyping and development of cutting-edge defense technologies. The vehicle structure allows the university to execute task orders and delivery orders within the established ceiling value, enabling flexible engagement with the agency as research milestones and technical requirements evolve.
The George Washington University Student Accounts Office/Third Party Division serves as the administrative contact for this IDV award. As a parent contract vehicle, this IDV establishes the contractual framework under which DARPA can issue subsequent task orders for continued research and development activities related to the plasma thruster technology program. The university leverages its established research infrastructure and technical expertise to support DARPA's advanced technology development mission. This procurement reflects DARPA's strategic investment in propulsion system innovation and the agency's utilization of academic research institutions to advance next-generation defense technologies, with the Other Transaction vehicle structure enabling more agile contracting approaches compared to traditional firm fixed-price arrangements typical of many commercial defense procurements.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $400,000 | |
| Original award | $400,000 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | $150,000 | |
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | $150,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490330?
HR00112490330 was awarded to George Washington University (The) by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 28, 2023.
How much is contract HR00112490330 worth?
HR00112490330's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112490330 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490330 was competed.
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