A Geophysical Toolbox for Flood Hazard Mitigation and Groundwater Resilience Assessment

Rutgers, The State University, has been awarded a cost-no-fee contract to conduct research under the proposal titled “A Geophysical Toolbox for Flood Hazard Mitigation and Groundwater Resilience Assessment,” with the solicitation number W912HQ26CA056. The award, issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of W4LD USA Hecsa based in Alexandria, Virginia, supports advanced geophysical research aimed at improving flood risk reduction and enhancing groundwater resilience. The work will be performed at the place of performance in Newark, New Jersey, with primary oversight provided by Raymond Adjartey and secondary support from Shannon Benson, both of whom can be contacted through their official DoD email addresses and phone numbers. The contract is tied to NAICS code 541715, indicating it falls under research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Although no set-aside designation is specified, the award reflects a direct funding decision based on the scientific merit of the proposed methodology and its alignment with defense-relevant environmental resilience goals. The posting date of May 6, 2026, confirms the timeline for award issuance, and the contract operates under a cost-no-fee structure, meaning reimbursement is limited to allowable direct costs without additional profit or overhead markup. The project aims to deliver integrated geophysical tools that can be applied to predictive modeling and monitoring of flood events and groundwater systems, with potential military and civilian applications.