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HDTRA1-20-F-0014: $1.1M Defense Threat Reduction Agency Award to Southwest Research Institute
This effort is in support of the combating terrorism division of the research and development directorate. specific details associated with this requirement are classified and cannot be disclosed.. Contracting activity: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY. Estimated completion: 2025-04-14.
$1.1M contract action / $7.9M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2025-04-14 completion / HDTRA1 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HDTRA1-20-F-0014 (unhyphenated: HDTRA120F0014) · Parent Vehicle: HDTRA1-18-D-0002 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Southwest Research Institute
(Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $342.7M obligated across 217 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,090,821 ($1.1M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $7,882,350 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,090,821 (signed 2020-04-13, latest FPDS action 2025-09-26) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $69,607,353 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Defense Threat Reduction Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HDTRA1: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AD93 (R&D- Defense Other: Other (Advanced Development)) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Texas |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2025-04-14 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HDTRA120F0014)
This effort is in support of the combating terrorism division of the research and development directorate. specific details associated with this requirement are classified and cannot be disclosed.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Southwest Research Institute
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-04-14
- Requirement Scope: This effort is in support of the combating terrorism division of the research and development directorate. specific details associated with this requirement are classified and cannot be disclosed.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AD93 (R&D- Defense Other: Other (Advanced Development))
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HDTRA1-20-F-0014 when contacting Southwest Research Institute Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HDTRA1 (DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- 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 the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HDTRA1-20-F-0014 (15 shown, $69.6M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDTRA224F0002 | $15.3M | Southwest Research Institute | 2024-04-18 / 2026-03-25 | 2029-04-17 | Engineering services |
| HDTRA124F0021 | $13.0M | Southwest Research Institute | 2024-08-22 / 2026-01-13 | 2028-12-22 | Engineering, test, and evaluation - project ares |
| HDTRA124F0029 | $9.7M | Southwest Research Institute | 2024-05-21 / 2026-05-21 | 2029-05-21 | Alternate signatures and multi-mission, modular unmanned payload. |
| HDTRA123F0009 | $8.7M | Southwest Research Institute | 2023-06-18 / 2026-03-19 | 2028-06-17 | Engineering services |
| HDTRA119F0064 | $4.9M | Southwest Research Institute | 2019-06-17 / 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-12 | Test series in support of multiple dtra programs addressing uscentcom and improvised-threat requirements |
| HDTRA121F0020 | $4.8M | Southwest Research Institute | 2021-04-01 / 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-21 | Project wraith ii testing and evaluation |
| HDTRA124F0024 | $3.9M | Southwest Research Institute | 2024-06-17 / 2026-03-25 | 2029-06-17 | Research, development test and evaluation of test articles |
| HDTRA125FE013 | $3.8M | Southwest Research Institute | 2025-04-11 / 2026-04-07 | 2029-04-14 | The purpose for this requirement is to provide engineering and technical support to procure, design, develop and host test articles that will aide in the verification and validation of research and development capabilities for project ... |
| HDTRA119F0018 | $3.4M | Southwest Research Institute | 2019-09-18 / 2025-12-18 | 2024-09-22 | Engineering, test, and evaluation - project minerva |
| HDTRA225FE006 | $2.1M | Southwest Research Institute | 2025-06-09 / 2026-04-08 | 2030-06-10 | Sunspear ii: agent defeat testing |
| HDTRA119F0021 | $304K | Southwest Research Institute | 2019-05-10 / 2025-08-21 | 2024-05-09 | This is continuing work for multi-mission, modular unmanned payloads (3mup), biological isr, and chemical isr programs, and new work for the advanced energetics program. |
| HDTRA118F0064 | $0 | Southwest Research Institute | 2018-06-18 / 2024-09-27 | 2023-06-17 | Test, engineering&subject matter expert support |
| HDTRA119F0004 | -$12K | Southwest Research Institute | 2019-02-19 / 2025-09-24 | 2024-02-26 | Builds, research&development, test support, and infrastructure modifications in support of the hurricane sweep program |
| HDTRA119F0014 | -$28K | Southwest Research Institute | 2019-04-22 / 2024-11-19 | 2022-02-10 | Engineering support, test&evaluation services |
| HDTRA118F0088 | -$159K | Southwest Research Institute | 2018-09-26 / 2025-07-28 | 2024-04-21 | Engineering campaigns |
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 Southwest Research Institute Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HDTRA1-20-F-0014.
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 Southwest Research Institute
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | FA2394-23-C-B007 | Air Force | $13.5M | Sep 29, 2028 | Southwest Research Institute gets $13.5M modification for "Hypersonics Supply Chain Research Phase III." The modification brings the total c... |
| 2025-09-26 | FA2394-23-C-B007 | Air Force | $13.5M | Sep 29, 2028 | Southwest Research Institute gets $13.5M modification for Hypersonics Supply Chain Research Phase II. Air Force Laboratory $13.5M obligated ... |
| 2025-09-25 | FA8232-25-F-B248 | Air Force | $10.0M | Sep 30, 2030 | Southwest Research Institute wins $10.0M contract for sensor integration unit (SIU) production and support. Air Force Life Cycle Management ... |
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.
FOIA Note: Automated FOIA drafting is disabled for HDTRA1-20-F-0014 (classified, intelligence or export-sensitive work description). You can contact OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) directly via https://www.foia.gov/.