Research and development
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 19AQMM26D0335
- Awardee
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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC UEI C1HBCJ9RMBV3
- Awarding agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Task orders
- 1 $920,344 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 19AQMM26R0041 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
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- $920,344 Current, with exercised options
- $5,362,050 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 12% complete
- IDV ceiling 4% used
- $22,295,922.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Bureau of Diplomatic Security Department of State
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Award Fee
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (APL), headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (BDS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of State, with a ceiling value of $22.3 million and an ultimate completion date of March 6, 2031. The contract was awarded on March 7, 2026, as a non-set-aside procurement reflecting the specialized technical nature of the requirements. The IDC vehicle establishes a framework for the issuance of delivery orders for research and development activities supporting diplomatic security objectives. The identified delivery order under this IDC—valued at $5.36 million and issued on March 7, 2026—will be performed on a cost-plus-fixed-fee basis with performance in Laurel, Maryland, and completion by March 6, 2031. This contract structure enables the Bureau of Diplomatic Security to access APL's advanced research, engineering, and analytical capabilities for mission-critical initiatives without requiring lengthy individual procurement processes for each requirement.
APL's substantial federal contract portfolio and expertise as a federally funded research and development center position it to deliver sophisticated technical solutions in support of national security objectives. The laboratory maintains demonstrated capabilities in systems engineering, research and development services, prototype development, test and evaluation activities, and advanced technical analysis—expertise directly applicable to diplomatic security research requirements. The cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure enables flexibility necessary for complex research and development activities under this civilian agency contract. Through this IDC vehicle, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security gains access to APL's specialized workforce, advanced research infrastructure, and technical expertise to support diplomatic security missions, consistent with the organization's broader role in providing critical technical partnership to federal defense and national security agencies.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development | Office of Acquisition Management | $920,344 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 19AQMM26D0335?
19AQMM26D0335 was awarded to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC by Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) on March 7, 2026.
How much is contract 19AQMM26D0335 worth?
Orders under 19AQMM26D0335 have obligated $920,344. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $5,362,050. 19AQMM26D0335's own ceiling is $22,295,922.
How many orders have been placed under contract 19AQMM26D0335?
1 order has been placed under 19AQMM26D0335, the latest on March 7, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 19AQMM26D0335?
Office of Acquisition Management (Department of State) awarded 19AQMM26D0335, with funding from Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Department of State).
Who can order from contract 19AQMM26D0335?
19AQMM26D0335 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 19AQMM26D0335 competed?
The extent of competition for 19AQMM26D0335 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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