Advanced manufacturing of energetics
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W15QKN25CA058
- Awardee
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. UEI LTMGBJ76B9D8
- Awarding agency
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ACC Picatinny
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,700,440
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $9,700,440.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 37% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), a for-profit Subchapter S corporation headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been awarded a $9.7 million definitive contract by the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), a defense agency within the Department of Defense. The contract, which runs through September 30, 2028, supports Advanced Manufacturing of Energetics and utilizes a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure. The work will be performed at ARA's Albuquerque facility. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award.
ARA is well-positioned to execute this effort given its extensive background in research, engineering, and technical solutions for defense and federal agencies. The company holds multiple significant IDIQ contracts, including a $4 billion Defense Threat Reduction Agency Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction vehicle and a $982.1 million Naval Sea Systems Command contract, demonstrating substantial experience in advanced technology development and specialized technical consulting. This award leverages ARA's established capabilities in complex problem-solving through research and development, modeling and simulation, engineering support, and test and evaluation activities aligned with the Department of Defense's science and technology priorities.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Tennessee | $4,800,000 | |
| Reactive Metals International Inc. | $200,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W15QKN25CA058?
W15QKN25CA058 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by ACC Picatinny (Army Contracting Command) on October 1, 2025.
How much is contract W15QKN25CA058 worth?
The government has obligated $9,700,440 on W15QKN25CA058.
Which agency awarded contract W15QKN25CA058?
ACC Picatinny (Army Contracting Command) awarded W15QKN25CA058, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W15QKN25CA058 competed?
The extent of competition for W15QKN25CA058 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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