Air-breathing microwave plasma thruster (ampt)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490331
- Awardee
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The Pennsylvania State University UEI NPM2J7MSCF61
- Awarding agency
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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
The Pennsylvania State University was awarded a Multiple Award Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on November 28, 2023, with a ceiling value of $1,000,000.00. The contract vehicle supports research and development of Air-Breathing Microwave Plasma Thruster (AMPT) technology. This award reflects DARPA's investment in advanced propulsion concepts and represents a competitive selection based on technical merit, with no small business or other set-aside designations applied. As a major public research institution with extensive defense contracting experience, Penn State brings significant expertise in materials science, engineering, and advanced technology development to this propulsion research initiative.
The IDV structure enables DARPA to issue task orders against the $1,000,000.00 ceiling as specific research milestones, technical deliverables, and developmental requirements are defined throughout the performance period. Penn State's federal contracting portfolio demonstrates established capability in executing defense-focused research agreements with the Department of Defense and its constituent agencies, including prior work with DARPA, the Office of Naval Research, and other defense entities. The university typically performs such research-intensive work under cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements at its facilities in University Park, Pennsylvania, leveraging institutional expertise and research laboratories. This AMPT vehicle positions Penn State to conduct foundational and applied research supporting the Agency's advanced propulsion technology objectives while maintaining flexibility for the government to adjust scope and funding through the indefinite delivery mechanism.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $450,000 | |
| Original award | $400,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490331?
HR00112490331 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 28, 2023.
How much is contract HR00112490331 worth?
HR00112490331's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112490331 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490331 was competed.
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