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HDTRA1-19-F-0042: $5.5M Defense Threat Reduction Agency Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
This requirement is to provide system engineering and integration support to dtra's cxw. IT includes improved weapon capabilities and weapon effects. Contracting activity: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY. Estimated completion: 2025-12-02.
$5.5M contract action / $20.2M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2025-12-02 completion / HDTRA1 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HDTRA1-19-F-0042 (unhyphenated: HDTRA119F0042) · Parent Vehicle: HDTRA1-14-D-0003 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Applied Research Associates, Inc
(New Mexico)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $967.7M obligated across 266 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $5,464,114 ($5.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $20,176,464 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $5,464,114 (signed 2019-05-01, latest FPDS action 2026-04-06) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $248,023,565 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Defense Threat Reduction Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HDTRA1: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AD26 (R&D- Defense Other: Services (Management/Support)) · 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 | 2025-12-02 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HDTRA119F0042)
This requirement is to provide system engineering and integration support to dtra's cxw. IT includes improved weapon capabilities and weapon effects
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 2025-12-02
- Requirement Scope: This requirement is to provide system engineering and integration support to dtra's cxw. IT includes improved weapon capabilities and weapon effects
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AD26 (R&D- Defense Other: Services (Management/Support))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HDTRA1-19-F-0042 when contacting Applied Research Associates, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HDTRA1 (DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HDTRA1-19-F-0042 (15 shown, $248.0M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDTRA119F0005 | $73.2M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-04-04 / 2026-05-05 | 2026-12-02 | Combating weapons of mass destruction analysis and planning tool development |
| HDTRA123F0029 | $37.9M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-04-01 / 2026-04-30 | 2026-09-02 | Target assessment technologies support |
| HDTRA119F0026 | $28.0M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-04-08 / 2026-05-27 | 2026-12-02 | Systems, engineering, and integration support |
| HDTRA122F0045 | $23.4M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-09-01 / 2026-03-23 | 2025-12-01 | This task order is for continued development of the nuclear capabilities services program. |
| HDTRA121F0040 | $12.8M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2021-07-01 / 2026-04-02 | 2026-12-02 | Research and development for planning support and analysis |
| HDTRA123F0015 | $12.5M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-04-01 / 2026-03-25 | 2026-12-02 | Electromagnetic reliability and effects prediction |
| HDTRA122F0012 | $8.8M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2022-04-01 / 2026-03-27 | 2026-12-02 | Nuclear survivability analysis support |
| HDTRA120F0039 | $8.6M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2020-09-15 / 2026-01-12 | 2025-08-31 | Mines development |
| HDTRA119F0010 | $8.2M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-05-01 / 2026-04-21 | 2025-12-02 | Targeting/weaponeering assistance cell |
| HDTRA120F0041 | $7.7M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2020-06-04 / 2024-11-08 | 2025-12-02 | Systems, engineering, and integration support |
| HDTRA123F0031 | $6.4M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2023-07-01 / 2026-03-26 | 2026-11-30 | R&d services for nuclear ground shock modeling |
| HDTRA119F0054 | $5.9M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-05-09 / 2026-01-28 | 2026-12-02 | Nuclear detonation human survivability modeling |
| HDTRA119F0029 | $5.3M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-03-27 / 2026-06-02 | 2025-12-02 | High altitude exo-atmospheric (hiex) |
| HDTRA121F0052 | $4.9M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2021-08-17 / 2025-08-07 | 2025-11-16 | Hazard prediction and assessment capability (hpac) integration |
| HDTRA120F0032 | $4.5M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2020-05-19 / 2025-12-08 | 2025-11-25 | Wargaming experimental prototyping-base |
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 HDTRA1-19-F-0042.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HDTRA1 (DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | HDTRA1-26-C-0035 | General Dynamics Information Technology | $16.6M | Sep 28, 2027 | General Dynamics Information Technology wins $16.6M contract for Defense Stockpile Management Systems support. Defense Threat Reduction Agen... |
| 2026-01-22 | HDTRA1-26-C-0004 | Battelle Memorial Institute | $52.9M | Jan 25, 2031 | Battelle Memorial Institute wins $52.9M contract for Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership 2.0 effort. Defense Threat Reduction Ag... |
| 2026-01-15 | HDTRA1-21-C-0042 | ARServices | $26.2M | Jan 15, 2028 | ARServices gets $26.2M modification for an extension of Program Management Office (PMO) advisory. Defense Threat Reduction Agency $1.5M obli... |
| 2026-01-15 | HDTRA1-21-C-0054 | Systems Planning and Analysis | $16.5M | Jan 15, 2028 | Systems Planning and Analysis gets $16.5M modification for an extension of scientific & technical (S&T) subject matter expertise (SME) advis... |
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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