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FA2377-25-F-B001: $1.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Howard University

Task order 3 "tactical autonomy research and development". Contracting activity: FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS. Estimated completion: 2026-12-11.

$1.0M contract action / $3.7M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-12-11 completion / FA2377 FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA2377-25-F-B001 (unhyphenated: FA237725FB001) · Parent Vehicle: FA9550-23-D-0001
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Howard University (District of Columbia) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $13.5M obligated across 24 contracts
Obligated Amount	$1,000,000 ($1.0M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $3,686,631
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $1,000,000 (signed 2024-12-11, latest FPDS action 2024-12-11) · 4 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $11,871,721
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA2377: FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology))
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: District of Columbia
Estimated Completion Date	2026-12-11
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA237725FB001)

Task order 3 "tactical autonomy research and development"

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Howard University
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-12-11
Requirement Scope: Task order 3 "tactical autonomy research and development"
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2377-25-F-B001 when contacting Howard University Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA2377 (FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS)
Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.

Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA2377-25-F-B001 (4 shown, $11.9M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
FA955023F0002	$5.2M	Howard University	2023-02-01 / 2026-04-29	2028-01-31	Tactical autonomy university affiliated research center (uarc) management
FA237724FB003	$4.0M	Howard University	2023-11-14 / 2026-04-30	2026-11-14	Uarc tactical autonomy research and development
FA237725FB003	$1.5M	Howard University	2025-04-10 / 2025-04-10	2027-04-10	Task order (to) 04 for tactical autonomy research and development
FA237725FB002	$1.2M	Howard University	2025-03-12 / 2026-04-30	2027-03-13	Task order (to) 03b for tactical autonomy research and development

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Howard University Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2377-25-F-B001.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2377 (FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2026-09-30	FA2377-26-C-B012	Defense Engineering	$37.6M	-	Defense Engineering wins $37.6M contract for Spectrum Technologies for Rapid Innovation, Dominance, and Execution. Air Force Research Labora...
2026-07-17	FA2377-26-C-B034	Northrop Grumman Systems	$14.8M	Oct 17, 2031	Northrop Grumman Systems wins $14.8M contract for research and development. Air Force Research Laboratory $1.0M obligated now work through O...
2026-06-09	FA2377-26-C-B023	Leidos	$14.9M	Sep 8, 2031	Leidos wins $14.9M contract for research and development. Sensors Directorate $1.5M obligated now work through Sep 8, 2031.
2026-04-10	FA2377-26-C-B015	Raytheon	$20.0M	Jul 10, 2031	Raytheon wins $20.0M contract for research and development. Sensors Directorate $1.9M obligated now work through Jul 10, 2031.
2026-02-19	FA2377-26-C-B005	DCS	$94.7M	Feb 19, 2031	DCS wins $94.7M contract for research and development. Air Force Research Laboratory $258K obligated now work through Feb 19, 2031.
2025-12-23	FA2377-26-C-B004	Northrop Grumman Systems	$60.0M	Jun 30, 2028	Northrop Grumman Systems wins $60.0M contract for research and development. Air Force Research Laboratory $7.0M obligated now work through J...

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

Free DIY 5 U.S.C. 552 Generator ($0 Cost)

Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA2377-25-F-B001

Routed to Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-28
To: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC)
Portal: https://www.foia.af.mil/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract FA2377-25-F-B001

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract FA2377-25-F-B001 (issued under parent contract FA955023D0001), awarded to Howard University (2024-12-11) in the amount of $1,000,000 by FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS); and
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling).

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
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