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FA9453-25-F-X003: $1.7M Department of the Air Force Award to Tecolote Research, Inc
Provide unbiased space systems knowledge, experienced professional a and as services support to air force research lab space vehicles directorate.. Contracting activity: FA9453 AFRL RVK. Estimated completion: 2030-06-15.
$1.7M contract action / $5.7M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2030-06-15 completion / FA9453 FA9453 AFRL RVK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA9453-25-F-X003 (unhyphenated: FA945325FX003) · Parent Vehicle: GS00Q14OADS619 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Tecolote Research, Inc
(New Mexico)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $539.4M obligated across 116 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,711,393 ($1.7M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $5,690,632 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,711,393 (signed 2024-11-08, latest FPDS action 2026-04-21) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $343,165,751 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA9453: FA9453 AFRL RVK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC21 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; 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 | 2030-06-15 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA945325FX003)
Provide unbiased space systems knowledge, experienced professional a and as services support to air force research lab space vehicles directorate.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Tecolote Research, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2030-06-15
- Requirement Scope: Provide unbiased space systems knowledge, experienced professional a and as services support to air force research lab space vehicles directorate.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC21 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Basic Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA9453-25-F-X003 when contacting Tecolote Research, Inc 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.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA9453-25-F-X003 (15 shown, $343.2M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881025FB002 | $75.9M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2024-12-16 / 2026-04-16 | 2029-12-18 | Advisory and assistance services. |
| FA880719F0008 | $60.7M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-09-01 / 2026-05-11 | 2026-06-30 | Acquisition and financial support follow-on. |
| FA880620F0001 | $58.9M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2020-05-01 / 2026-04-27 | 2026-07-31 | Software development and operations environment |
| FA881125FB003 | $55.2M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2024-10-09 / 2026-04-14 | 2029-11-13 | This contract provides expert services needed by ssc aats to enable the government to adequately fulfill its acquisition role, efficiently in a research and development space-centric environment. |
| FA820723F0010 | $27.0M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2023-07-06 / 2026-05-27 | 2029-07-15 | Sentinel systems directorate financial management advisory and assistance services support |
| N0003023F4015 | $14.8M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2023-03-31 / 2026-06-05 | 2028-03-31 | Fy23 engineering cost estimating support |
| FA881019F0002 | $14.4M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-02-18 / 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-18 | Remote sensing systems directorate task order for acquisition, strategic communication and administrative support services |
| FA881120F0001 | $11.5M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-11-22 / 2024-05-16 | 2024-11-13 | Space and missiles systems center acquisition and financial services follow-on (safs ii) |
| FA254124FB013 | $10.2M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2024-09-26 / 2026-06-01 | 2029-09-30 | This award is to provide aas support for ssc/comso with a broad range of acquisition support capabilities to execute responsive integrated program management of space-related research, development, production, and lifecycle acquisition ... |
| FA881919F1002 | $9.4M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-04-19 / 2025-09-24 | 2024-11-30 | Financial acquisitions and services support follow-on |
| FA881019F0003 | $4.7M | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-02-18 / 2025-09-29 | 2020-06-30 | Remote sensing systems directorate task order for acquisition, financial, administrative support services |
| FA880219F0002 | $590K | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2019-02-01 / 2025-12-04 | 2024-06-30 | Advisory and assistance services. |
| FA881918F1003 | $44K | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2018-09-01 / 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-31 | Igf::ct::igf aquisition and program management advisory services for the direct mission support serv |
| FA881118F0001 | $0 | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2018-07-19 / 2026-04-08 | 2019-07-22 | Igf::ot::igf acquisition and financial support follow-on for the launch enterprise systems directora |
| FA881118F0003 | -$4K | Tecolote Research, Inc | 2018-08-10 / 2025-09-22 | 2020-02-12 | Igf::ot::igf space and missile systems center acquisition financial support temporary task order. |
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 Tecolote Research, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA9453-25-F-X003.
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 Tecolote Research, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | FA8807-19-F-0008 | Space Force | $20.3M | Mar 31, 2027 | Tecolote Research gets $20.3M modification for Space and Missile Systems Center acquisition and financial support efforts. Space Systems Com... |
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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