University Of Alabama

The University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a comprehensive public research institution and state-controlled higher learning institution that has been registered in SAM.gov since April 3, 2002. Through its Office for Sponsored Programs Division, the university serves as a prime recipient of federal contracts and grants, leveraging its extensive research infrastructure, experienced faculty and research teams, and interdisciplinary capabilities to advance scientific discovery and technological innovation across multiple domains. The university brings substantial expertise in advanced research and technological development, positioning itself as a critical partner for federal agencies seeking to accomplish complex research, development, and educational objectives.

University of Alabama's federal contracting activities demonstrate significant engagement in research and specialized study work across diverse scientific disciplines. The institution has received prime federal contract awards valued at approximately $3.96 million for research initiatives, including a $285,147 purchase order contract from the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations for Collision Vision research conducted under a time and materials pricing structure through December 2027. These contracts reflect the university's capabilities in materials science, engineering, biomedical research, and innovative technology development. The institution has also served as a subcontractor on federal contracts, including work for prime contractors such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Applied Technology Solutions, and Defense Systems and Solutions, performing specialized research and development activities in areas ranging from powertrain automotive enhancements to future vertical lift systems. The university's contract work operates under open competition without set-aside designations, with award decisions based on technical merit and the institution's demonstrated expertise in delivering scientific research and technological solutions to federal agencies.

University of Alabama's extensive federal grant portfolio encompasses over $62 million in prime grant awards across research, education, and workforce development initiatives, demonstrating the breadth of the institution's federally supported activities. Research grants from the National Science Foundation cover diverse fields including AI-driven water resource management ($1,016,594), membrane materials research ($1,270,294 for sensing-based data science education), semiconductor device fabrication ($336,652 for undergraduate research experiences), and fundamental scientific investigations in chemistry, mathematics, geosciences, and biological sciences totaling millions in awards. The institution receives substantial support from the National Institutes of Health and other health-related agencies for biomedical and clinical research, including grants addressing smoking cessation mechanisms ($2,524,071), ovarian cancer proteomics ($631,621), and HIV-related cognitive health ($755,641). Additionally, the university administers significant federal grant programs including workforce development initiatives through the Department of Labor and Department of Education (such as the $1,750,000 Elementary Mathematics Specialists program and $1,891,963 NASA ROSES funding opportunity), protection and advocacy programs for individuals with disabilities through multiple Administration on Disabilities formula grants, and infrastructure and safety initiatives through the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency. The university partners with numerous institutions through sub-grants and collaborative arrangements, working with entities such as the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of New Mexico, Alabama A&M University, and various national laboratories to execute complex, multi-institutional research initiatives. These grants support not only scientific advancement but also extensive educational and workforce development components, reflecting the university's commitment to preparing students for careers in STEM fields while addressing critical national research priorities in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate resilience, public health, and advanced manufacturing.