Materials investigation for novel operations in space (minos)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590036
- Awardee
-
University Of Texas At Austin UEI V6AFQPN18437
- 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 (DARPA) awarded this Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle valued at $1,000,000 to the University of Texas at Austin on November 12, 2024, without set-aside provisions. The contract supports the Materials Investigation for Novel Operations in Space (MINOS) program, which focuses on assessing gold and germanium coated polymodes for low Earth orbit spacecraft applications. The scope of work encompasses materials science research utilizing molecular beam experimentation and simulation frameworks to evaluate the performance characteristics and durability of these coated materials in the space environment. This research directly supports DARPA's investment in advanced materials science to enhance spacecraft capability, reliability, and operational performance in orbital environments.
As a prominent public research institution with extensive federal contracting experience, the University of Texas at Austin brings specialized expertise in aerospace engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing to this effort. The university will conduct theoretical and experimental investigation of novel material coatings, leveraging its research infrastructure for molecular beam analysis and computational modeling capabilities. The indefinite delivery vehicle structure provides DARPA with flexible acquisition authority to issue task orders as research phases progress and findings emerge. This arrangement reflects the exploratory nature of materials research while enabling the government to efficiently manage funding and scope adjustments throughout the contract period.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,276 | |
| Funding Only Action | $160,000 | |
| Original award | $89,724 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590036?
HR00112590036 was awarded to University Of Texas At Austin by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 12, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112590036 worth?
HR00112590036's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112590036 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590036 was competed.
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