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FA8651-24-F-B055: $4.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Sparc Research LLC

The objective of this effort is the study and evaluation of propulsion technologies that support the eraam objective of long range and derive component requirements.. Contracting activity: FA8651 AFRL RAZ. Estimated completion: 2028-06-30.

$4.0M contract action / $7.1M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2028-06-30 completion / FA8651 FA8651 AFRL RAZ

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8651-24-F-B055 (unhyphenated: FA865124FB055) · Parent Vehicle: FA8651-23-D-A010
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Sparc Research LLC (Virginia) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $38.5M obligated across 9 contracts
Obligated Amount	$3,993,518 ($4.0M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $7,140,212
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $3,993,518 (signed 2024-09-12, latest FPDS action 2026-04-27) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $2,105,158
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8651: FA8651 AFRL RAZ
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: Virginia
Estimated Completion Date	2028-06-30
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA865124FB055)

The objective of this effort is the study and evaluation of propulsion technologies that support the eraam objective of long range and derive component requirements.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Sparc Research LLC
Delivery Runway: Active through 2028-06-30
Requirement Scope: The objective of this effort is the study and evaluation of propulsion technologies that support the eraam objective of long range and derive component requirements.
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8651-24-F-B055 when contacting Sparc Research LLC 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 FA8651-24-F-B055 (1 shown, $2.1M obligated)

Order PIID	Obligated	Awardee	Start / Latest Action	End Date	Order Scope
FA865123FB008	$2.1M	Sparc Research LLC	2023-08-07 / 2026-05-29	2026-10-31	Afrl propulsion design and analysis support

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 Sparc Research LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8651-24-F-B055.

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 Sparc Research LLC

Date	Contract (PIID)	Branch	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2025-09-24	FA9300-25-C-6023	Air Force	$30.4M	Sep 30, 2027	SPARC Research wins $30.4M contract for extended range small solid rocket motors. Edwards Air Force Base $30.4M obligated now work through S...

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 FA8651-24-F-B055

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

Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-27
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 FA8651-24-F-B055

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 FA8651-24-F-B055 (issued under parent contract FA865123DA010), awarded to Sparc Research LLC (2026-04-27) in the amount of $3,993,518 by FA8651 AFRL RAZ:

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]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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