MSU UAS contract: $7.2M

Mississippi State University of Starkville was awarded a $7,200,000 cost contract for test and validation of emerging propulsion technologies for unmanned aircraft systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed at Mississippi State with an estimated completion date of Feb. 20, 2021. FY 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $7,200,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD 02/21/19)