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HDTRA1-22-F-0018: $4.4M Defense Threat Reduction Agency Award to Applied Research Associates, Inc
Nuclear weapon environment military standards. Contracting activity: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY. Estimated completion: 2025-12-02.
$4.4M contract action / $12.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2025-12-02 completion / HDTRA1 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HDTRA1-22-F-0018 (unhyphenated: HDTRA122F0018) · 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 | $4,440,048 ($4.4M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $12,870,688 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $4,440,048 (signed 2022-04-01, latest FPDS action 2025-07-02) · 15 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $248,970,626 |
| 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 AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied 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 | 2025-12-02 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HDTRA122F0018)
Nuclear weapon environment military standards
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: Nuclear weapon environment military standards
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HDTRA1-22-F-0018 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 HDTRA1-22-F-0018 (15 shown, $249.0M 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 |
| HDTRA119F0042 | $5.5M | Applied Research Associates, Inc | 2019-05-01 / 2026-04-06 | 2025-12-02 | This requirement is to provide system engineering and integration support to dtra's cxw. IT includes improved weapon capabilities and weapon effects |
| 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 |
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 HDTRA1-22-F-0018.
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.
FOIA Note: Automated FOIA drafting is disabled for HDTRA1-22-F-0018 (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/.