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FA8681-26-F-B006: $494K Department of the Air Force Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
Next generation penetrator - data recorders. Contracting activity: FA8681 AFLCMC EBD. Estimated completion: 2027-11-18.
$494K contract action / $494K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-11-18 completion / FA8681 FA8681 AFLCMC EBD
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8681-26-F-B006 (unhyphenated: FA868126FB006) · Parent Vehicle: FA8656-21-D-A007 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Applied Research Associates, Inc
(New Mexico)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $967.7M obligated across 266 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $493,833 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $493,833 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $493,833 (signed 2025-11-20, latest FPDS action 2025-11-20) · 9 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $62,370,471 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8681: FA8681 AFLCMC EBD |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1325 (Bombs) · NAICS 332993 (Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: New Mexico |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-11-18 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA868126FB006)
Next generation penetrator - data recorders
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 2027-11-18
- Requirement Scope: Next generation penetrator - data recorders
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1325 (Bombs)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8681-26-F-B006 when contacting Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8681 (FA8681 AFLCMC EBD)
- 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 FA8681-26-F-B006 (9 shown, $62.4M 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 |
| FA865924FB002 | $810K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2024-06-05 / 2026-05-18 | 2028-06-04 | Lethality modeling and simulation analysis |
| 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 |
| 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 FA8681-26-F-B006.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8681 (FA8681 AFLCMC EBD)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | FA8681-27-D-B001 | - | $49.0M | Sep 30, 2028 | Serco Inc. Herndon wins $49.0M order for technical analytics and transition support. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $208K obligated ... |
| 2026-09-08 | FA8681-26-D-B003 | Superior Forge & Steel Corp | $149.0M | Sep 7, 2033 | Superior Forge and Steel and 3 others share $149.0M contract for large penetrator warhead case assembly production. Air Force Life Cycle Man... |
| 2026-07-15 | FA8681-26-C-B002 | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace | $98.4M | Jun 30, 2030 | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace gets $98.4M modification for Joint Strike Missile Lot Three B production. Air Force Life Cycle Management Cent... |
| 2026-06-09 | FA8681-26-C-B002 | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS | $0 | Dec 31, 2029 | Correction to an earlier Air Force award. . |
| 2026-02-24 | FA8681-26-C-B001 | Boeing | $61.5M | Sep 30, 2028 | Boeing wins $61.5M contract for replenishment of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapon system. Armament Directorate’s Attack Division $6... |
| 2026-02-12 | FA8681-26-D-B001 | BAE Systems | $145.0M | Feb 12, 2026 | BAE Systems wins $145.00M order for development, manufacturing, and delivery of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems weapon systems. Air Force Li... |
| 2025-12-12 | FA8681-26-C-B002 | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace | $240.9M | Nov 30, 2028 | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace wins $240.9M contract for Joint Strike Missile Lot Two production. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $138... |
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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