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FA8651-20-D-0003: Department of the Air Force Award to University of Dayton
Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic materials for munitions. Contracting activity: FA8651 AFRL RAZ.
$60.0M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA8651 FA8651 AFRL RAZ
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8651-20-D-0003 (unhyphenated: FA865120D0003) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
University of Dayton
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $553.8M obligated across 127 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $60,000,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2020-04-07, latest FPDS action 2025-01-31) · 12 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $23,451,744 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8651: FA8651 AFRL RAZ |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC53 (R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Advanced Development)) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA865120D0003)
Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic materials for munitions
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: University of Dayton
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic materials for munitions
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC53 (R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Advanced Development))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8651-20-D-0003 when contacting University of Dayton Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8651 (FA8651 AFRL RAZ)
- 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 FA8651-20-D-0003 (12 shown, $23.5M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA865124FB013 | $12.4M | University of Dayton | 2024-03-15 / 2026-05-14 | 2027-03-15 | Classical-quantum hybrid constructs to advance weapons systems |
| FA865124FB039 | $9.1M | University of Dayton | 2024-07-23 / 2026-03-05 | 2027-07-23 | Development energetic materials (herd) this time and material task order has a ceiling not to exceed $9,864, 889 if additional funds come available. |
| FA865124FB058 | $1.1M | University of Dayton | 2024-09-04 / 2025-09-22 | 2025-12-04 | Additive manufacturing (am) of electronics for munitions |
| FA865123FA029 | $401K | University of Dayton | 2023-09-20 / 2024-09-28 | 2027-09-20 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions. |
| FA865120F1024 | $320K | University of Dayton | 2020-06-11 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-06-11 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865120F1026 | $89K | University of Dayton | 2020-09-03 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-09-03 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865120F1006 | $139 | University of Dayton | 2020-06-11 / 2025-08-15 | 2025-06-11 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865120F1007 | $0 | University of Dayton | 2020-06-25 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-06-23 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865120F1028 | $0 | University of Dayton | 2020-09-01 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-09-03 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865121F1029 | $0 | University of Dayton | 2021-02-11 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-07-14 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munitions |
| FA865121F1031 | $0 | University of Dayton | 2021-06-28 / 2025-08-01 | 2025-07-31 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic material for munition, weapon |
| FA865123FA030 | -$30K | University of Dayton | 2023-09-19 / 2024-08-28 | 2024-09-19 | Research and development for emerging fuze technologies and energetic materials for munitions |
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 University of Dayton Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8651-20-D-0003.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8651 (FA8651 AFRL RAZ)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | FA8651-25-C-B019 | Nokomis | $5.1M | Dec 31, 2027 | Nokomis gets $5.1M modification for Hiawatha System in Package Radio Frequency sensor enhancement. Air Force Research Laboratory $5.1M oblig... |
| 2026-08-14 | FA8651-22-S-0001 | Leidos | $20.0M | Aug 14, 2031 | Leidos wins $20.0M contract for advanced research for munition readiness. Air Force Research Laboratory work through Aug 14, 2031. |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to University of Dayton
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | FA8684-26-D-B001 | Air Force | $850.0M | Mar 15, 2033 | University of Dayton Research Institute wins $850.0M contract for rapid operational capabilities and manufacturing for optimized readiness. ... |
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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