Opportunity
SAM #W9132T26CA002
Award for Research on Optimized Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Layups for Bolted Connections
Buyer
W2R2 Construction Engineering Laboratory
Posted
August 31, 2026
Identifier
W9132T26CA002
NAICS
541715
This award notice announces a research contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Laboratory (W2R2 CONST ENGRG LAB) in Champaign, Illinois. - Awardee: University of Illinois - Purpose: Research project titled 'Topology Optimization to generate optimal Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Layups for Rapid, Stiff, and Safe Bolted Connection design.' - No commercial OEMs or product vendors are involved; the University of Illinois is the sole recipient. - Focus: Develop optimized Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) layups to improve the performance of bolted connections, emphasizing rapid deployment, stiffness, and safety. - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; this is a research services award. - Award Value: $1,114,800 - Issued in response to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W912HZ25BAA01.
Description
Award notice for BAA contract award W9132T26CA002 awarded in response to W912HZ25BAA01.