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FA8650-20-C-1132: $6.2M Department of the Air Force Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
Rf analysis and verification engineering software. Contracting activity: FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS. Estimated completion: 2027-09-30.
$6.2M contract action / $24.7M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-09-30 completion / FA8650 FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8650-20-C-1132 (unhyphenated: FA865020C1132) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Applied Research Associates, Inc
(New Mexico)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $967.7M obligated across 266 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $6,244,266 ($6.2M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $24,749,379 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $6,244,266 (signed 2020-05-22, latest FPDS action 2026-05-01) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8650: FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC62 (R&D- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: New Mexico |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA865020C1132)
Rf analysis and verification engineering software
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Applied Research Associates, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-09-30
- Requirement Scope: Rf analysis and verification engineering software
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC62 (R&D- Defense System: Electronics/Communication Equipment (Applied Research/Exploratory Development))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8650-20-C-1132 when contacting Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8650 (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.
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 Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8650-20-C-1132.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8650 (FA2377 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | FA8650-23-C-9311 | L3 Technologies | $34.1M | Aug 17, 2027 | L3 Technologies gets $34.1M modification for Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet. Air Force Research Laboratory $14.7M o... |
| 2025-09-30 | FA8650-22-C-6441 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems | $26.4M | Aug 4, 2027 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems gets $26.4M modification for additional research within scope. Air Force Research Laboratory $753K oblig... |
| 2025-09-26 | FA8650-22-D-5400 | UES | $75.0M | Sep 13, 2030 | UES gets $75.0M modification for research and development on the Functional Responsive Experimentation for Systems. Air Force Research Labor... |
| 2025-09-17 | FA8650-21-S-6001 | - | $25.0M | Dec 21, 2028 | UES wins $25.0M contract for advanced development of operational performance technologies. AFRL $1.2M obligated now work through Dec 21, 202... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Applied Research Associates, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | W15QKN-26-C-A008 | Army | $13.5M | Sep 17, 2029 | Applied Research Associates wins $13.5M contract for novel munitions and advanced energetics development. U.S. Army Contracting Command $13.... |
| 2026-05-08 | N00173-26-D-2432 | Navy | $111.5M | May 7, 2029 | Applied Research Associates wins $111.5M contract for Center for High Performance Computing, research and development efforts. U.S. Naval Re... |
| 2025-09-25 | W15QKN-25-C-A058 | Army | $9.8M | Sep 25, 2028 | Applied Research Associates wins $9.8M contract for research and development in advanced manufacturing of energetics. Army Contracting Comma... |
| 2025-09-18 | W15QKN-25-C-A058 | Army | $9.8M | Sep 18, 2028 | Applied Research Associates wins $9.8M contract for research and development in advanced manufacturing of energetics. Army Contracting Comma... |
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.
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