Contract FA870221F0005
Carnegie Mellon University · Department Of Defense · September 28, 2021
Carnegie Mellon University was awarded a federal contract by Department Of Defense (Department Of The Air Force) on September 28, 2021 for $55.61 million of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology). Performance is in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a task or delivery order issued under parent IDIQ FA870215D0002. The contract has been modified 48 times since the base award It uses cost no fee contract pricing. The most recent modification was on September 15, 2025. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $88.07 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- FA870221F0005
- Parent IDIQ
- FA870215D0002
- Award type
- Delivery Order
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Competition
- Not Competed
- NAICS
- 541712 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Pittsburgh, PA
- First action
- September 28, 2021
- Latest action
- September 15, 2025
Description
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE FFRDC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Modification timeline
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September 15, 2025Mod P00048$693.0K
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August 7, 2025Mod P00047$5.01M
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July 17, 2025Mod P00046$999.5K
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June 30, 2025Mod P00045$447.1K
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June 11, 2025Mod P00044$2.15M
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June 9, 2025Mod P00043$438.0K
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June 5, 2025Mod P00042$645.5K
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April 24, 2025Mod P00041$250.0K
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April 14, 2025Mod P00040$275.0K
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April 1, 2025Mod P00039$-19.3K
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract FA870221F0005?
Contract FA870221F0005 is a federal contract awarded to Carnegie Mellon University by Department Of Defense on September 28, 2021 for $55.61 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 48 times since the base award.
Who won contract FA870221F0005?
Carnegie Mellon University won contract FA870221F0005 from Department Of Defense.
How much is contract FA870221F0005 worth?
Contract FA870221F0005 has obligated $55.61 million to date, with a total potential value of $88.07 million if all options are exercised.