Western Michigan University

Doing business as Western Michigan University Book Store

UEI
MSBPLPK9YJW4
CAGE
0FM62
Primary NAICS
611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
SAM.gov registration
Expired

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Educational Institution
  • State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
Corporate family
SAM.gov registration date
Website
wmich.edu
Founded
1903
Employees
5K-10K
Estimated annual revenue
$1B-$10B
Industry
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Diversified Consumer Services
  3. Education Services
  4. Education
SIC code
82 Educational Services
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Recent federal awards

Western Michigan University's 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Electrospray luminescence imaging: direct observation of ION emission and fragmentation Grant · FA95502210397 Air Force Research Laboratory $436,636
Express report: FY20 1ST QTR Contract · 36C25020K0046 Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 $25,285
Express report: FY19 1ST and 2ND QTR Contract · 36C25019K0017 Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 $70,452
Express report: adhc 1358 expenditures FY 18-1, october 2017 through december 31, 2017 Contract · 36C25018K0993 Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 $71,610
Express report: 1358 expenditures for 1ST QTR. FY17. Contract · VA25017E1415 Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 $70,608

About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a public research university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, providing a wide range of research, education, and training services to various federal agencies. As a recipient of numerous federal contracts and grants, WMU has extensive experience conducting federally funded research and development projects across diverse disciplines, including aerospace engineering, computer science, energy, materials science, and environmental studies. The university has a strong track record of securing research grants and contracts from agencies such as NASA, the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy, often collaborating with industry partners and other research institutions.

Through federal contract awards, Western Michigan University has provided services related to aerospace and defense technologies, computer vision systems, and energy efficiency innovations. For NASA, WMU has conducted research on hollow cathodes for space applications and plume neutralization of Hall Effect Thrusters. The university has also worked on developing automated vehicle computer vision technology for lane line detection on snow-covered roads under an NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program award. Additionally, WMU has collaborated with the Department of Energy on projects to improve energy efficiency in heavy-duty engine applications and to develop advanced electrode architectures through printing techniques. These contract awards have typically been designated as research grants or cooperative agreements without set-aside designations. The university has also been involved in subcontract work related to "Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools" under a prime contract held by Triad National Security, LLC.

In terms of federal grant awards, Western Michigan University has engaged in a broad spectrum of research and educational initiatives. The university has received numerous grants from the National Science Foundation to support STEM education, including projects to improve undergraduate chemistry education for transfer students and to provide research experiences for teachers in biology. WMU has also secured grants from the National Institutes of Health for biomedical research, such as studying neurogenesis and recovery of visual function after blast exposure. The Department of Education has awarded grants to WMU for special education programs, particularly in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility training. Additionally, the university has participated in multi-institution collaborations, such as the Michigan Space Grant Consortium funded by NASA, and has received subawards from other universities for various research projects in fields ranging from political science to environmental studies.

Quick answers

What is Western Michigan University's UEI?

Western Michigan University's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is MSBPLPK9YJW4.

What is Western Michigan University's CAGE code?

Western Michigan University's CAGE code is 0FM62.

What is Western Michigan University's primary NAICS code?

Western Michigan University's primary NAICS code is 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools).

Is Western Michigan University registered in SAM.gov?

Western Michigan University's SAM.gov registration expired on January 5, 2023.

What is Western Michigan University's most recent federal award?

Western Michigan University's most recent federal grant award is Electrospray luminescence imaging: direct observation of ION emission and fragmentation (FA95502210397), from Air Force Research Laboratory, on September 15, 2022.

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