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FA9453-20-C-0026: $1.2M Department of the Air Force Award to University of New Mexico
Advanced radiation hardened electronic microcircuit experiment. Contracting activity: FA9453 AFRL RVK. Estimated completion: 2025-11-10.
$1.2M contract action / $4.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2025-11-10 completion / FA9453 FA9453 AFRL RVK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA9453-20-C-0026 (unhyphenated: FA945320C0026) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
University of New Mexico
(Alabama)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $8.7M obligated across 7 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,167,058 ($1.2M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $4,861,323 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,167,058 (signed 2020-08-11, latest FPDS action 2025-02-25) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA9453: FA9453 AFRL RVK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / CNF |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC22 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Alabama |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2025-11-10 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA945320C0026)
Advanced radiation hardened electronic microcircuit experiment
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: University of New Mexico
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-11-10
- Requirement Scope: Advanced radiation hardened electronic microcircuit experiment
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC22 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA9453-20-C-0026 when contacting University of New Mexico Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA9453 (FA9453 AFRL RVK)
- 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 University of New Mexico Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA9453-20-C-0026.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA9453 (FA9453 AFRL RVK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | FA9453-26-C-X026 | - | $25.6M | Jul 1, 2029 | Honeywell Aerospace wins $25.6M contract for compact strategic gyroscope-maturation project. Air Force Research Laboratory $500K obligated n... |
| 2026-09-22 | FA9453-26-D-X003 | Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | $390.0M | - | Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory wins $390.0M contract for research support in the areas of space science and engineering... |
| 2026-09-11 | FA9453-26-F-X013 | Blue Halo | $99.8M | Aug 29, 2031 | Blue Halo wins $99.8M contract for Leveraged Orbital Battlespace Optimization program. Air Force Research Laboratory $1.7M obligated now wor... |
| 2026-09-04 | FA9453-26-C-X020 | Leidos | $10.0M | Dec 4, 2031 | Leidos wins $10.0M contract for comprehensive research, analysis, and experimentation on space-based. Air Force Research Laboratory $60K obl... |
| 2026-09-02 | FA9453-26-C-X008 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems | $18.9M | Dec 2, 2031 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems wins $18.9M contract for Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory operation and improvements. Air Force Res... |
| 2026-08-25 | FA9453-26-C-X021 | - | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier University of New Mexico award. . |
| 2026-08-24 | FA9453-26-C-X021 | University of New Mexico | $27.4M | Nov 24, 2031 | University of New Mexico wins $27.4M contract for Nuclear Systems Development, Nuclear Systems Integration. Air Force Research Laboratory $3... |
| 2026-08-19 | FA9453-26-C-X018 | Trusted Space | $14.8M | Aug 19, 2031 | Trusted Space wins $14.8M contract for Resilient and Autonomous Satellite Experimental Research program. Air Force Research Laboratory $516K... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to University of New Mexico
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | FA9453-26-C-X021 | Air Force | $27.4M | Nov 24, 2031 | University of New Mexico wins $27.4M contract for Nuclear Systems Development, Nuclear Systems Integration. Air Force Research Laboratory $3... |
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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