HQ0147-14-C-6001_Award_Annoucement.docx

MDA Award Announcement University of Dayton – HQ0147-14-C-6001 The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is announcing the award of a competitive, cost reimbursement contract to the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, under contract # HQ0147-14-C-6001. The total value of this contract is $682,550. Under this new contract, the contractor will demonstrate key technologies to enable light weight and robust all electric laser weapons. A primary concept to be explored under this effort is to use multiple sub-apertures, each serving as both a weapon beam transmitter and an active tracking receiver. The performance period is from April 17, 2014 through April 16, 2017. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website with 63 proposals received. Fiscal year 2014 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds in the amount of $208,000 are being obligated on this award. In accordance with FAR 35.006 (c), the use of a cost reimbursement contract for this research and development effort is appropriate. This is not a Foreign Military Sales acquisition. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama is the contracting activity.

Contracting Office point of contact: John D. Swan (256) 450-4033 Information release date: 4/22/14