Special systems test bed for research and development

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
HDTRA123F0026
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,060,044

Award facts

Opportunity
  • HDTRA123R0134 Solicitation number
Contract value 58% obligated
  • $4,433,715.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $5,301,082.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00015 $32,323
Other Administrative Action P00014 -$32,323
Other Administrative Action P00013 · Defense threat reduction agency strategic systems detection special testbed $0
Exercise an Option P00012 · Special systems test for research and development $645,911
Funding Only Action P00011 $127,053
Exercise an Option P00010 $385,000
Other Administrative Action P00009 $0
Funding Only Action P00008 $22,413
Funding Only Action P00007 · Special system development testbed support $10,867
Funding Only Action P00006 · Strategic systems detection support $150,000
Exercise an Option P00005 · Research and development support to special test bed $277,031
Exercise an Option P00004 · Strategic systems detection support $150,000
Funding Only Action P00003 $471,269
Funding Only Action P00002 $200,000
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $620,500
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About this award

Applied Research Associates, Inc. received a delivery order valued at $5.3M from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on April 19, 2023, for a Special Systems Test Bed for Research and Development focused on strategic systems detection. The work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an ultimate completion date of December 2, 2025. This delivery order operates under a Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing structure and is issued against DTRA's Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction R&D IDIQ contract, which has a $4B potential value. No set-aside designation was used for this award. ARA, headquartered in Albuquerque, brings extensive capabilities in research, engineering, and technical solutions across defense and homeland security domains, with particular expertise in complex testing and evaluation operations.

The project includes subcontract support from Titan Worldwide LLC, which was awarded two subcontracts in December 2024 totaling approximately $0 for shipping and transport capabilities required for the project. Additionally, Dielco Crane Service Inc. received a subcontract award on June 17, 2025, to provide crane parts and services in support of project operations. These subcontractors provide specialized logistics and equipment support essential to the test bed's operational requirements and infrastructure needs.

Subawards

Subcontractor Amount Awarded
Dielco Crane Service Inc. SPECIAL SYSTEMS TEST BED FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Services involving crane parts. $40,127
Titan Worldwide LLC SPECIAL SYSTEMS TEST BED FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Shipping/transport capability required for the project. $93,982

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HDTRA123F0026?

HDTRA123F0026 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Department of Defense) on April 19, 2023.

How much is contract HDTRA123F0026 worth?

The government has obligated $3,060,044 on HDTRA123F0026. Its current value, with exercised options, is $4,433,715. Its potential value, with all options, is $5,301,082.

Is contract HDTRA123F0026 an order under another contract?

Yes. HDTRA123F0026 is a delivery order under HDTRA114D0003, an indefinite delivery contract, on Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction R&D.

Was contract HDTRA123F0026 competed?

The extent of competition for HDTRA123F0026 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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