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National Strategic Research Institute Awarded $92 Million Contract for Defense Research

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The National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska has been awarded a significant contract to provide research and development services to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and other government agencies. The contract, valued at $92 million, focuses on essential engineering, research, and development capabilities, including test, evaluation, and systems analysis, in areas such as nuclear detection and forensics, and detection of chemical and biological weapons. The research will be conducted primarily at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Strategic Research Institute has been awarded a $92 million contract for research and development services to support the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and other government agencies.
  • The contract will focus on essential engineering, research, and development capabilities, including test, evaluation, and systems analysis, in areas such as nuclear detection and forensics, and detection of chemical and biological weapons.
  • The research will be conducted primarily at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
  • The contract includes a specific focus on nuclear detection and forensics, detection of chemical and biological weapons, active and passive defense against weapons of mass destruction, and consequence management.
  • The research is expected to be completed by February 28, 2026, and will be funded through fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $1,000.
  • The contract was awarded as a result of a sole-source acquisition, with the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, serving as the contracting activity.

Statistics:

  • Contract value: $92 million
  • Contract duration: Expected to be completed by February 28, 2026
  • Funds obligated at time of award: $1,000
  • Aurthorizing activity: 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska (FA4600-20-D-0003)
  • Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) value: Unique identifier for the contracting activity (FA4600-20-D-0003)

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Defense (Source: U.S. Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) value)

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