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“Advancing Rocket Noise and Sonic Boom Environmental Analysis”

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W912HQ26CA067Federal

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Blue Ridge Research & Consulting, LLC was awarded a contract by the Department of Defense, specifically the W4LD USA Hecsa office, to provide research services focused on advancing rocket noise and sonic boom environmental analysis. This award was issued under Broad Agency Announcement W912HQ24S0002 and is identified by solicitation number W912HQ26CA067. The project falls under NAICS code 541715 and is managed by the agency office located in Alexandria, Virginia. MacKenzie Rivera serves as the primary point of contact for this research initiative.

General Info

Blue Ridge Research provides rocket noise and sonic boom analysis for the DoD.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contract Value

$852,360

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BLUE RIDGE RESEARCH AND CONSULTING, LLC

Award Issued Date

08/13/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 13

Award Notice

AwardedAug 13

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Contacts

MacKenzie Rivera

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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An award was issued to Blue Ridge Research & Consulting, LLC against Broad Agency Announcement W912HQ24S0002 to complete research services as detailed in their proposal “Advancing Rocket Noise and Sonic Boom Environmental Analysis”

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