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HQ0854-21-F-0026: $476K Missile Defense Agency Award to Decibel Research, Inc
Perform efforts required to conduct enhancement, development and testing for advanced core truth model (ctm) capabilities.. Contracting activity: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA). Estimated completion: 2024-06-13.
$476K contract action / $20.0M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2024-06-13 completion / HQ0854 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HQ0854-21-F-0026 (unhyphenated: HQ085421F0026) · Parent Vehicle: HQ0147-19-D-0003 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Decibel Research, Inc
(Alabama)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $46.4M obligated across 27 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $475,605 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $19,979,964 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $475,605 (signed 2021-05-13, latest FPDS action 2025-09-25) · 8 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $43,909,577 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Missile Defense Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HQ0854: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC23 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Alabama |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2024-06-13 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HQ085421F0026)
Perform efforts required to conduct enhancement, development and testing for advanced core truth model (ctm) capabilities.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Decibel Research, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2024-06-13
- Requirement Scope: Perform efforts required to conduct enhancement, development and testing for advanced core truth model (ctm) capabilities.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC23 (National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Experimental Development)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HQ0854-21-F-0026 when contacting Decibel Research, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))
- 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 HQ0854-21-F-0026 (8 shown, $43.9M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ085425F0002 | $21.9M | Decibel Research, Inc | 2024-10-31 / 2026-04-27 | 2026-06-30 | Develop/sustain - software enhancement |
| HQ085422F0001 | $12.8M | Decibel Research, Inc | 2022-01-14 / 2025-08-29 | 2025-01-31 | Cpif - develop/sustain-software enhance |
| HQ085426FE032 | $7.5M | Decibel Research, Inc | 2026-04-01 / 2026-04-01 | 2027-06-13 | Develop/sustain software enhancement |
| HQ085424F0013 | $2.6M | Decibel Research, Inc | 2024-08-14 / 2026-05-13 | 2026-08-13 | Develop/sustain - software enhancement |
| HQ085422F0014 | $352K | Decibel Research, Inc | 2022-05-02 / 2025-09-25 | 2024-08-13 | Cpif - develop/sustain-software enhance |
| HQ085421F0019 | $0 | Decibel Research, Inc | 2021-04-01 / 2024-04-19 | 2023-08-15 | Software sustainment of element representations and defines the tasks required for the classified engineering, computing and development support task of mission infrastructure ada code conversion of the fire control mission infrastructure ... |
| HQ014719F0052 | -$12K | Decibel Research, Inc | 2019-06-21 / 2025-08-29 | 2022-01-15 | This task order performance work statement defines the efforts required to transition an sustain the current portfolio of truth models. |
| HQ085421F0047 | -$1.3M | Decibel Research, Inc | 2021-10-01 / 2025-08-12 | 2024-07-31 | Cost - odc & materials |
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 Decibel Research, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HQ0854-21-F-0026.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HQ0854 (MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA))
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | HQ0854-26-C-E002 | - | $29.8M | - | Chugach Pacific Services wins $29.8M contract. Missile Defense Agency $2.1M obligated now small business. |
| 2026-03-20 | HQ0854-22-D-0001 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory | $414.0M | Nov 22, 2031 | Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory gets $414.0M modification for technical and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency... |
| 2026-02-19 | HQ0854-26-D-E002 | Gray Analytics | $59.5M | Oct 18, 2027 | Gray Analytics wins $59.5M contract for an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum amount of $59,525,000. Missile De... |
| 2026-02-11 | HQ0854-26-D-E004 | PeopleTec | $48.1M | - | PeopleTec wins $48.10M contract for a single award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. MDA $450K obligated now. |
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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