Development of simulation tools for turbulent drag reduction on superhydrophobic trenches and their fabrication on silicon and aluminum
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490344
- Awardee
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University Of California, LOS Angeles UEI RN64EPNH8JC6 Part of State Of California Controllers Office
- 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), operating through its Office of Research Administration, on December 15, 2023. This $1.0 million ceiling-value contract supports the development of simulation tools for turbulent drag reduction on superhydrophobic trenches and their fabrication on silicon and aluminum substrates. As an Other Transaction IDV, this vehicle provides DARPA with flexible procurement mechanisms to issue task orders for research and development activities addressing advanced fluid dynamics and materials engineering applications. The contract carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition during the award process. UCLA, a prominent public research institution and 1862 Land Grant College, serves as the prime contractor and brings substantial federal research capabilities, specialized faculty expertise, and sophisticated laboratory facilities to execute the research objectives.
The contracted research focuses on leveraging superhydrophobic surface engineering to reduce hydrodynamic drag through computational modeling and physical implementation on both silicon and aluminum platforms. This work supports DARPA's broader innovation mission in advanced materials and fluid mechanics research with potential applications in aerospace, defense, and energy efficiency domains. UCLA's extensive experience as a federal research partner—evidenced by its management of substantial contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Affairs, and multiple National Institutes of Health awards—positions the institution to conduct complex technical research and deliver reliable deliverables under task order execution. The IDV structure enables DARPA to access these specialized research capabilities on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period, with specific task orders defining individual research scopes, schedules, and performance requirements as requirements evolve.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $93,001 | |
| Original award | $406,999 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490344?
HR00112490344 was awarded to University Of California, LOS Angeles by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on December 15, 2023.
How much is contract HR00112490344 worth?
HR00112490344's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112490344 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490344 was competed.
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