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FA8691-20-F-3003: $4.5M Department of the Air Force Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
United states prompt diagnostics system. Contracting activity: FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS. Estimated completion: 2031-04-30.
$4.5M contract action / $7.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2031-04-30 completion / FA8691 FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8691-20-F-3003 (unhyphenated: FA869120F3003) · Parent Vehicle: GS00Q14OADU104 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Applied Research Associates, Inc
(New Mexico)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $967.7M obligated across 266 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $4,483,679 ($4.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $7,851,456 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $4,483,679 (signed 2020-09-30, latest FPDS action 2026-05-01) · 5 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $58,440,488 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8691: FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems) · NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: New Mexico |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2031-04-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA869120F3003)
United states prompt diagnostics system
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 2031-04-30
- Requirement Scope: United states prompt diagnostics system
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8691-20-F-3003 when contacting Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8691 (FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS)
- 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 FA8691-20-F-3003 (5 shown, $58.4M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70RSAT22FR0000104 | $51.1M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-09-30 / 2026-05-29 | 2027-01-15 | Technical services to support all phases of DHS operations analysis and the development of operational requirements documents. |
| HQ003419F0437 | $8.0M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-07-24 / 2026-02-10 | 2025-09-23 | Knowledge based services - program planning budget execution support and physical security (nuclear and non-nuclear) including counter unmanned systems and other evolving threats technical support |
| FA805122F0042 | $0 | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-08-26 / 2024-07-26 | 2024-11-23 | Pavement condition index (pci) studies fy22 |
| FA805123F0029 | $0 | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-08-14 / 2025-08-05 | 2025-11-30 | Pavement condition index (pci) studies fy23 |
| 70RSAT22FR0000022 | -$724K | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-03-01 / 2026-01-21 | 2022-12-31 | The purpose of this contract (sole source) is to acquire highly qualified contractor technical services to support all phases of DHS operations analysis and the development of operational requirements documents. |
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 FA8691-20-F-3003.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8691 (FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | FA8691-26-F-B014 | - | $64.4M | Mar 23, 2028 | Aerostar Technical Solutions wins $64.4M contract for developing a minimum viable product prototype to support a High-Altitude Balloon Opera... |
| 2026-09-28 | FA8691-26-C-B007 | DZYNE Technologies | $14.8M | Mar 26, 2031 | DZYNE Technologies gets $14.8M modification for operational assessment of uncrewed Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance aircraft. Air Forc... |
| 2026-09-28 | FA8691-26-C-B019 | R4 Integration | $10.6M | Feb 12, 2027 | R4 Integration wins $10.6M contract for aircraft component supplies. Air Force Lifecycle Management Center $7.5M obligated now work through ... |
| 2026-09-24 | FA8691-26-C-B007 | DZYNE Technologies | $46.1M | Mar 26, 2031 | DZYNE Technologies gets $46.1M modification for Operational Assessment of Uncrewed Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft. Air Forc... |
| 2026-07-16 | FA8691-26-C-B010 | - | $101.8M | Dec 31, 2030 | Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems wins $101.8M contract for Republic of Korea Peace Krypton Prime Mission Equipment sustainment. Air ... |
| 2025-12-04 | FA8691-26-F-B011 | Goodrich, a Raytheon | $23.4M | Jan 31, 2028 | Goodrich, a Raytheon wins $23.4M order for MQ-9B processing exploitation data (PED) stations. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $8.3M o... |
| 2025-11-12 | FA8691-26-F-B009 | Goodrich, a Raytheon | $197.2M | Jul 31, 2031 | Goodrich, a Raytheon wins $197.2M order for MS-110 reconnaissance pods, ground stations, contractor program and engineering support. Air For... |
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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