The cerberus prototype will modify the GBU-72/b all-up round to allow alternate fill with new fuzing technologies. The contract numbers of FA9453269B001 and FA94532690001 are interchangeable and the…
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA9453269B001
- Awardee
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. UEI LTMGBJ76B9D8
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $14,249,098.00
- Funding agency
- USAF DFAS Air Force, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), operating through its Southwest Division, has been awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) by the United States Air Force Defense Finance and Accounting Service (USAF DFAS) with a ceiling value of $14.25 million. This IDV, awarded on November 21, 2025, supports the Cerberus Prototype program, which involves modifying the GBU-72/B all-up round munition to accommodate alternate fill materials and integrate new fuzing technologies. The contract utilizes two interchangeable contract numbers (FA9453269B001 and FA94532690001) that were consolidated due to a transition to a new system. No set-aside restrictions apply to this multiple-award vehicle, and funding is provided by the Air Force through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
Under this IDV structure, ARA will deliver research and engineering services, technical analysis, and prototype development support related to the modification and testing of the GBU-72/B munition system. The work encompasses the engineering analysis, design modifications, and integration necessary to facilitate alternate fill compositions and fuzing technology implementation. As a seasoned contractor with extensive experience in weapons system analysis, modeling and simulation, and test and evaluation services across multiple Department of Defense programs, ARA is well-positioned to execute the technical requirements of this prototype development effort. The Other Transaction authority utilized for this IDV provides flexibility in contracting mechanisms and intellectual property arrangements typical of prototype and research and development initiatives within the Air Force acquisition portfolio.
Description
The cerberus prototype will modify the GBU-72/b all-up round to allow alternate fill with new fuzing technologies. The contract numbers of FA9453269B001 and FA94532690001 are interchangeable and the same due to transition to a new system.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $5,000,000 | |
| Original award | $2,100,000 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Faxon Machining, LLC | $2,086,499 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA9453269B001?
FA9453269B001 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on November 21, 2025.
How much is contract FA9453269B001 worth?
FA9453269B001's own ceiling is $14,249,098.
Which agency awarded contract FA9453269B001?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA9453269B001, with funding from USAF DFAS (Air Force).
Was contract FA9453269B001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA9453269B001 was competed.
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