Resilient phononic frequency combs for inertial sensing
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590162
- Awardee
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University Of California, LOS Angeles UEI RN64EPNH8JC6
- 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
- $1,994,343.00
- 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) on April 14, 2025, with a ceiling value of $1,994,343.00. This IDV, with no set-aside designation, supports research and development of resilient phononic frequency combs for inertial sensing applications. Specifically, the effort focuses on developing an optomechanical frequency comb designed to enable field-demonstrated inertial acceleration measurement capabilities while incorporating modelocked enhanced sensitivity, dynamic range expansion, and shock resilience characteristics. UCLA, operating through its Office of Research Administration, serves as the prime contractor and will conduct this advanced research under DARPA's technology development mission.
The IDV structure enables flexible task order issuance to accommodate evolving research requirements across the performance period, a mechanism well-suited to DARPA's approach of funding high-risk, high-reward research initiatives. As a Multiple Award IDV, this vehicle allows DARPA to leverage UCLA's sophisticated research capabilities and specialized facilities while maintaining flexibility to adjust scope and resource allocation through subsequent task orders. UCLA's extensive track record as a federal research partner, demonstrated through prior awards from the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Science Foundation, and National Institutes of Health, establishes the institution's capacity to execute complex research initiatives requiring advanced technical expertise and robust administrative infrastructure. The research outcomes from this phononic frequency comb development effort are expected to advance inertial measurement capabilities with potential applications in precision navigation, guidance systems, and defense-related sensor technologies.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $500,777 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $498,586 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590162?
HR00112590162 was awarded to University Of California, LOS Angeles by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on April 14, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590162 worth?
HR00112590162's own ceiling is $1,994,343.
Was contract HR00112590162 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590162 was competed.
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