Benefield anechoic facility antenna systems (bafants)

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Contract number
FA930425F5054
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$342,876

Award facts

Contract value 71% obligated
  • $342,876.23 Current, with exercised options
  • $485,562.83 Potential, with all options
Completion date 92% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Air Force Materiel Command Air Force, Department of Defense
NAICS code
334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
PSC
5985 Antennas, Waveguides, And Related Equipment
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed Only One Source
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Edwards AFB, CA 93524, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), a research and engineering firm headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a delivery order on October 1, 2025, for the Benefield Anechoic Facility Antenna Systems (BAFANTS) project at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at $485,562.83 with an ultimate completion date of November 20, 2026, was issued by Air Force Materiel Command without set-aside designation. ARA will provide technical services supporting antenna systems development and testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility, a critical resource for the Air Force's electromagnetic measurement and characterization capabilities.

This delivery order likely represents a task order issued under one of ARA's existing IDIQ vehicles with the Air Force or Department of Defense. ARA's extensive experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, and specialized technical consulting positions the firm to support the facility's antenna development and validation requirements. As a prime contractor with a strong track record of collaboration with federal agencies and established relationships with subcontractors, ARA brings relevant expertise in advanced aerospace and defense technical support to this Edwards AFB initiative.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract FA930425F5054?

FA930425F5054 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) on October 1, 2025.

How much is contract FA930425F5054 worth?

The government has obligated $342,876 on FA930425F5054. Its potential value, with all options, is $485,563.

Which agency awarded contract FA930425F5054?

Air Force Test Center (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA930425F5054, with funding from Air Force Materiel Command (Air Force).

Is contract FA930425F5054 an order under another contract?

Yes. FA930425F5054 is a delivery order under FA930425D5001, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract FA930425F5054 competed?

The extent of competition for FA930425F5054 was not competed.

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