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Efficacy of the GeoPoncelet Equation for Predicting Penetration into Soils

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W912HQ26CA029Federal

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New York University has been awarded a cost-no-fee contract for research focused on the efficacy of the GeoPoncelet Equation in predicting soil penetration behavior. The project, titled “Efficacy of the GeoPoncelet Equation for Predicting Penetration into Soils,” is funded under solicitation number W912HQ26CA029 and was awarded by the Department of Defense through its office, W4LD USA Hecsa, located in Alexandria, Virginia. The work will be performed at New York University’s campus in New York, NY, with primary technical oversight provided by Shannon Benson and secondary support from Doug Pohlman, both of whom are points of contact within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, indicating it is related to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, and was posted on July 20, 2026. No set-aside provisions apply to this award, and it represents a direct funding decision to support scientific advancement in geotechnical prediction modeling.

General Info

NYU to research GeoPoncelet Equation for soil penetration under DoD contract, led by Army Corps engineers.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4LD USA HecsaView Agency

Contract Value

$2,047,356

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

New York, NY, 10012, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYView Profile

Award Issued Date

07/20/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PostedJul 20

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AwardedJul 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contacts2 people 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

Shannon Benson

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Doug Pohlman

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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A cost no fee award was issued to New York University against ESTCP BAA W912HQ25S0002 for their proposal entitled “Efficacy of the GeoPoncelet Equation for Predicting Penetration into Soils."

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