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“Demonstration Center for Critical Material Recapture (DCCMR)”

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W912HQ26CA054Federal

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The University of Minnesota has been awarded a contract to conduct research services under the Demonstration Center for Critical Material Recapture project, originally proposed in response to Broad Agency Announcement W912HQ25S0005. The contract, officially titled “Demonstration Center for Critical Material Recapture (DCCMR),” was awarded under solicitation number W912HQ26CA054 with a posted date of May 12, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Office of W4LD USA Hecsa, located in Alexandria, Virginia. The primary point of contact for the contract is MacKenzie Rivera, reachable via email and phone listed for official correspondence. The place of performance has not been specified in the provided data, indicating potential flexibility or ongoing determination for where the research activities will be carried out. The project aims to advance critical material recapture technologies through a demonstration center, aligning with national priorities in supply chain resilience and sustainable resource recovery.

General Info

University of Minnesota to advance critical material recovery tech for DoD under federal contract.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4LD USA HecsaView Agency

Contract Value

$2,215,954

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAView Profile

Award Issued Date

05/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PostedMay 12

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AwardedMay 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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Department Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Contacts

MacKenzie Rivera

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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An award was issued to University of Minnesota against Broad Agency Announcement W912HQ25S0005 to complete research services as detailed in their proposal “Demonstration Center for Critical Material Recapture (DCCMR)”

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