Thruster advancements for low-altitude operations in space (talos)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490389
- Awardee
-
Cornell University UEI G56PUALJ3KT5
- 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
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an Other Transaction IDV to Cornell University with a ceiling of $1,000,000 on March 15, 2024, to support Thruster Advancements for Low-Altitude Operations in Space (TALOS) and high thrust electrospray propulsion research for very low Earth orbit operations. This is a multiple-award vehicle operating outside the FAR under other transaction authority, enabling DARPA to issue task orders on a non-competitive basis to Cornell's Office of Sponsored Programs for specialized research and development activities.
Cornell brings demonstrated capabilities in advanced materials research, computational modeling, and quantum technologies relevant to next-generation propulsion system development. The university's federal research portfolio spans materials science, artificial intelligence, and advanced instrumentation across DARPA, NSF, NIH, NASA, and DoE, positioning the institution to conduct the high-complexity, mission-critical research required for TALOS propulsion advancement.
Task orders issued under this vehicle define specific research scope, deliverables, and resource allocation as determined by DARPA program offices. The other transaction structure provides contractual flexibility to adapt to evolving research requirements while maintaining expedited acquisition procedures aligned with Department of Defense innovation objectives.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $500,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $200,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $144,700 | |
| Original award | $155,300 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490389?
HR00112490389 was awarded to Cornell University by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 15, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112490389 worth?
HR00112490389's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112490389 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490389 was competed.
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