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FA8659-24-F-B002: $810K Department of the Air Force Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
Lethality modeling and simulation analysis. Contracting activity: FA8659 AFLCMC EBI. Estimated completion: 2028-06-04.
$810K contract action / $3.4M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2028-06-04 completion / FA8659 FA8659 AFLCMC EBI
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8659-24-F-B002 (unhyphenated: FA865924FB002) · Parent Vehicle: FA8656-21-D-A007 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Applied Research Associates, Inc
(Florida)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $967.7M obligated across 266 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $810,347 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $3,425,735 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $810,347 (signed 2024-06-05, latest FPDS action 2026-05-18) · 9 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $62,053,957 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8659: FA8659 AFLCMC EBI |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1420 (Guided Missile Components) · NAICS 332993 (Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Florida |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2028-06-04 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA865924FB002)
Lethality modeling and simulation analysis
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 2028-06-04
- Requirement Scope: Lethality modeling and simulation analysis
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1420 (Guided Missile Components)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8659-24-F-B002 when contacting Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8659 (FA8659 AFLCMC EBI)
- 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 FA8659-24-F-B002 (9 shown, $62.1M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA868125FB063 | $47.4M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2025-09-02 / 2026-04-27 | 2027-09-06 | Next generation penetrator |
| FA248723FA005 | $7.8M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-01-01 / 2025-03-04 | 2024-08-20 | Air force targeting and effects software |
| FA865824FB010 | $5.0M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2024-03-27 / 2026-03-19 | 2026-06-30 | Air force targeting and effects software (aftes) ground mobile |
| FA867723FB002 | $568K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-09-28 / 2026-05-28 | 2028-09-27 | Modeling and simulation support |
| FA868123FB014 | $522K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-09-15 / 2026-05-20 | 2028-01-31 | Blu-138/b technical support |
| FA868126FB006 | $494K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2025-11-20 / 2025-11-20 | 2027-11-18 | Next generation penetrator - data recorders |
| FA865925FB001 | $313K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2025-04-22 / 2025-05-29 | 2025-11-22 | Siaw/aargm-er tie-down adapters (sata) |
| FA865623FA006 | $0 | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-01-09 / 2024-01-04 | 2024-05-31 | Siaw lethality modeling |
| FA867722FB001 | -$19K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-09-28 / 2024-05-21 | 2023-09-27 | Modeling and simulation (m&s) 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 Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8659-24-F-B002.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8659 (FA8659 AFLCMC EBI)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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