This is for antenna research associates, INC. (ARA) radar antenna BPA for the procurement of, and for the repair and refurbishment of ARA antennas.

Active Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded

Contract number
N0016725A1005
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
1 $93,172 obligated

Award facts

Opportunity
Combined order value
$93,172 Current and potential, with all options
Last date to order 26% complete
IDV ceiling 37% used
$249,999.00
Maximum order
$249,999.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement to Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated (ARA), effective July 14, 2025, with a ceiling value of $250,000 and a performance period extending through July 13, 2030. This firm fixed-price BPA, solicited on a sole-source basis by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, procures radar antennas and associated services for radar system applications. The primary deliverable is the ARA Model AS24-818D, a 2-foot composite prime focus dual linear feed antenna operating in the 8.0-18.0 gigahertz frequency range. The place of performance is located in Westlake, Maryland. ARA, a 55-year-old manufacturer headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, is the original equipment manufacturer and incumbent provider of these specialized radar antenna systems.

In addition to the procurement of new radar antennas, the BPA establishes ARA as the primary repair and refurbishment service provider for existing government-owned antenna units. Contract deliverables include performing repair evaluations on government-provided antenna equipment, conducting comprehensive repairs to manufacturer specifications, and providing technical documentation including Government Property Inventory Reports, Acceptance Test Reports, and Condition Found Reports. The contract falls under North American Industry Classification System code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with no small business set-aside applied. This BPA supports Naval Sea Systems Command's ongoing radar modernization and sustainment requirements, leveraging ARA's specialized expertise in advanced antenna technologies and maintenance services critical to naval operations.

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Quick answers

Who was awarded contract N0016725A1005?

N0016725A1005 was awarded to Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on July 14, 2025.

How much is contract N0016725A1005 worth?

Orders under N0016725A1005 have obligated $93,172. N0016725A1005's own ceiling is $249,999. A single order can be worth up to $249,999.

How many orders have been placed under contract N0016725A1005?

1 order has been placed under N0016725A1005, the latest on September 18, 2025.

Who can order from contract N0016725A1005?

N0016725A1005 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

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