Award
Definitive Contract #693JK325C000003
Definitive Contract for UAS Hazmat Risk Assessment with Mississippi State University
Buyer
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Award Amount
$1,174,513.00
Ceiling
$1,174,513.00
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2025 – Sep 29, 2027
Identifier
693JK325C000003
NAICS
336413
This definitive contract has been awarded to Mississippi State University, a leading research institution, to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of hazardous material (hazmat) packages transported via unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The contract focuses on evaluating safety risks and developing mitigation strategies critical to ensuring safe transport of hazardous materials in the evolving UAS environment. This significant multi-year contract, performed primarily in Washington, DC, aims to enhance safety protocols and regulatory frameworks within the aerospace industry and public safety sectors. The scope includes detailed risk evaluations and formulation of safety measures essential for advancing innovative transportation methods. Kansas State University is a key subcontractor, taking lead on several designated project tasks and contributing specialized expertise, thereby strengthening the collaborative research effort. The award was competitively granted, reflecting the importance of thorough risk assessment in this cutting-edge field, with performance scheduled from 2025 through 2027.
Description
THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO FUND THE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR HAZMAT PACKAGES IN AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) ENVIRONMENT.