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FA9451-21-F-0011: $376K Department of the Air Force Award to Verus Research, LLC

Hpem effects prediction and validation - perform effectiveness modeling, including developing, executing and validating computational models to access the effectiveness and military. Contracting activity: FA9451 AFRL RDK. Estimated completion: 2026-02-23.

$376K contract action / $9.8M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-02-23 completion / FA9451 FA9451 AFRL RDK

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA9451-21-F-0011 (unhyphenated: FA945121F0011) · Parent Vehicle: FA9451-17-D-0068
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Verus Research, LLC (New Mexico) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $27.2M obligated across 38 contracts
Obligated Amount	$375,745
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $9,809,122
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $375,745 (signed 2020-12-23, latest FPDS action 2025-12-02)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA9451: FA9451 AFRL RDK
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC AC11 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research) · NAICS 541712 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology))
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: New Mexico
Estimated Completion Date	2026-02-23
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA945121F0011)

Hpem effects prediction and validation - perform effectiveness modeling, including developing, executing and validating computational models to access the effectiveness and military

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Verus Research, LLC
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-02-23
Requirement Scope: Hpem effects prediction and validation - perform effectiveness modeling, including developing, executing and validating computational models to access the effectiveness and military
Federal Supply Class: PSC AC11 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA9451-21-F-0011 when contacting Verus Research, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA9451 (FA9451 AFRL RDK)
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.

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 Verus Research, LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA9451-21-F-0011.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA9451 (FA9451 AFRL RDK)

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2026-09-30	FA9451-26-C-X015	Leidos	$34.4M	Sep 30, 2031	Leidos wins $34.4M contract for Future Integration and Research Enhancements. AFRL $940K obligated now work through Sep 30, 2031.
2026-09-30	FA9451-26-C-X020	BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems	$19.7M	Sep 29, 2031	BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems wins $19.7M contract for Laser Utilization for Military Innovation and Novel Applications. Air Force Res...
2026-06-25	FA9451-26-C-X012	Verus Research	$94.9M	Jun 25, 2031	Verus Research wins $94.9M contract for laser effects and analysis research. Air Force Research Laboratory $2.8M obligated now work through ...
2026-01-21	FA9451-26-C-X001	University of Hawaii	$12.0M	May 1, 2031	University of Hawaii wins $12.0M contract for Pacific Architecture for Rapid Space Exploitation and Control. Air Force Research Laboratory $...

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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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA9451-21-F-0011

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

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Date: 2026-10-28
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 FA9451-21-F-0011

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 FA9451-21-F-0011 (issued under parent contract FA945117D0068), awarded to Verus Research, LLC (2025-12-02) in the amount of $375,745 by FA9451  AFRL RDK:

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,

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