University Of South Alabama

The University of South Alabama is a comprehensive public research institution located in Mobile, Alabama, registered with SAM.gov since January 25, 2002. The university is classified as a U.S. state government entity and educational institution specializing in higher learning across diverse academic disciplines. As a research-intensive university, the University of South Alabama provides extensive federal contracting and grant award support across biomedical sciences, engineering, environmental research, coastal studies, and healthcare services, positioning itself as a critical partner for federal agencies seeking innovative solutions and research expertise.

Through federal contract awards, the University of South Alabama has demonstrated substantial capabilities in delivering specialized educational and research services to federal agencies. The institution has received delivery order contracts from the Department of the Navy for tuition and fees services valued at approximately $39,336.73 to $41,581.00, reflecting its role in supporting military personnel education and training initiatives. The university has executed significant research contracts including a $6.82 million cost-no-fee definitive contract from the Office of Naval Research for continued development of next-generation CO2 capture processes for naval applications, performed in Mobile, Alabama through September 2026, involving collaboration with subcontractors including Triton Systems Inc., Western Carolina University, Cepeda Associates Inc., and Osmoses Inc. Additional contract work includes a $495,228 definitive contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for nearshore coastal research in support of the U.S. Coastal Research Program, and a $549,758 contract with the Army Corps of Engineers for leadership and strategic operations of the U.S. Climate Resilience Partnership. The university's contract portfolio demonstrates expertise in coastal engineering, environmental sciences, naval technology development, and collaborative research infrastructure, with no set-aside designations applied to these awards.

The University of South Alabama maintains an extensive federal grant portfolio spanning multiple research and educational domains administered by agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Recent prime grant awards include a $4,999,979 National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics grant for the STEM STARS program providing scholarships and mentoring to low-income students across three institutions through January 2032, and a $3,986,618 Health Resources and Services Administration Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention grant for the LAUNCH program expanding nursing workforce capacity in rural and underserved communities through September 2029. The university has received $2,499,999 from the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program for water quality improvement initiatives and $1,999,986 for agricultural residue-based nutrient reduction projects. Additional significant grants include $2,000,000 from NSF for the CREATE edge artificial intelligence training program, $1,500,000 for rural family medicine residency program development, and $1,488,000 from NOAA for characterizing socio-environmental conditions along coastal Alabama. The research portfolio encompasses biomedical sciences investigating mitochondrial dysfunction, infectious disease mechanisms, cancer biology, and cardiovascular health; engineering projects focused on microelectronics, carbon fiber composites, and sustainable computing systems; environmental science research on coastal resilience, microplastics pollution, and water quality; and educational initiatives supporting STEM workforce development and teacher preparation. Grant awards also support clinical training programs, graduate research fellowships, and infrastructure improvements including a $59.4 million project to construct a new College of Medicine building.

The University of South Alabama holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $146.3 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for pre-clinical models of infectious diseases with an ordering period extending through July 14, 2031. This IDC comprises four task areas focused on developing and refining small animal, non-human primate, and non-traditional animal replacement models to evaluate candidate countermeasures including therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics against infectious disease pathogens with pandemic potential, antimicrobial-resistant infections, and neglected tropical diseases. The contract includes generation and distribution of specialized reagents supporting federal research missions, positioning the university as a critical resource for NIAID's infectious disease research infrastructure and preparedness objectives.