Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is a globally recognized international research and engineering company that specializes in providing technically excellent solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. It serves as a prime contractor and subcontractor on various federal contracts and grants, primarily with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Interior.
Through prime and subcontract awards, ARA has delivered a range of technical services and solutions to support federal agencies' missions. This includes threat detection technologies, munitions effectiveness analysis, counter-intelligence, infrastructure research, and offshore safety systems testing. ARA has provided analytical services, modeling, simulation, software development, research and development, test and evaluation, and engineering support. Its prime contract work spans multiple agencies like the Air Force, Army, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Transportation, and Department of Interior. ARA has received indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts from these agencies, enabling issuance of task orders in specialized areas without set-aside designations. It has also partnered with major defense firms as a subcontractor.
On the grant side, ARA has received awards from agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Army to conduct research and development activities. For example, ARA was awarded grants to study tornadic wind-structure interaction to improve load procedures in national standards, and to support Small Business Innovation Research initiatives. These grants enabled ARA to leverage its expertise in areas such as infrastructure resilience, building safety, and advanced technology development. The work involved modeling, simulations, technical analyses, and developing recommendations for standards updates.
ARA holds several indefinite delivery contract vehicles, enabling it to receive task orders from federal agencies for a range of technical services. This includes a potential $900 million IDIQ with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for analytical services through 2027, and a $582 million IDIQ with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for integrated test and evaluation services to combat weapons of mass destruction through 2027. ARA also has IDIQs with the Army Corps of Engineers for research and development on topics like environmental engineering and construction. Additionally, ARA was awarded an IDV by the Department of Homeland Security for research, development, testing, and evaluation supporting transportation security efforts. Through these contract vehicles, ARA provides services like software development, data analysis, modeling and simulation, and technical evaluations to meet specialized requirements across a range of defense, infrastructure, safety, and homeland security programs.
LTMGBJ76B9D8 541330
Not listed 4300 San Mateo Blvd NE #220, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
4/23/02 4/12/25 The Survice Engineering Company LLC
The Survice Engineering Company LLC, doing business as Survice, is a for-profit limited liability company that provides a wide range of professional services, engineering support, research and development, test and evaluation, and other products to U.S. federal government customers, particularly the Department of Defense and military services. Survice specializes in areas such as aircraft survivability analysis, weapons lethality assessments, live fire testing, vulnerability assessments, and engineering support for ship and aircraft systems. The company has extensive experience as both a prime contractor and subcontractor on major defense programs, having received over $500 million in federal contract awards.
As a prime contractor, Survice has been awarded numerous contracts from agencies including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Office of the Secretary of Defense. These contracts cover a diverse range of services such as engineering analysis for Army research labs, vulnerability research for Air Force aircraft programs, development of electronic tactics and procedures guides for the Marine Corps, and operation of Department of Defense Information Analysis Centers. Specific examples include a $84.5 million contract from Naval Air Systems Command for tactical resupply unmanned aerial systems, a $21.6 million contract from Army Research Laboratory for professional engineering support, and a $13.1 million Air Force contract for weapons engineering and acquisition support. Many of Survice's prime contracts are set aside for small businesses. As a subcontractor, Survice frequently partners with larger defense firms to provide specialized engineering, analysis, and testing services on major weapon system programs.
Survice has received limited federal grant funding as a subrecipient. The company has participated in three subawards from the University of Maryland, College Park under an Army Research Laboratory grant for additive manufacturing science. These subawards involved research on additive manufacturing of impact-resistant composite swept wings. The grant work aligns with Survice's expertise in materials science and engineering for defense applications.
The company holds several significant indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contracts that enable it to receive task orders for a wide range of technical services. Notable IDVs include a $99 million multiple-award contract from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for analytical services related to weapon effectiveness and survivability, a $94.4 million single-award contract to operate Department of Defense Information Analysis Centers, and a $46 billion position on the Air Force's Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract. Survice also holds IDVs with the Navy and Army for vulnerability analysis, live fire testing, and other engineering support services. These IDV contracts allow Department of Defense agencies to rapidly task Survice for specialized technical expertise across domains like cybersecurity, aircraft survivability, weapons effects modeling, and test and evaluation support.
XS3JCD2LPEV5 541715
Not listed 4695 Millennium Dr, Belcamp, MD 21017, USA
9/20/01 1/16/26 Altus, LLC
Altus, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company registered to receive federal contract awards since September 23, 2003. The company primarily provides analytical services, engineering analysis, and specialized vehicles to various federal agencies, with a focus on defense-related contracts. Altus, LLC has established itself as a reliable contractor for the Department of Defense and Department of the Interior over nearly two decades, offering a range of products and services that support military operations, research and development, and wildlife conservation efforts.
The company's contract history demonstrates its expertise in survivability, lethality, and vulnerability (SLV) research, as well as software and methodology development for defense applications. Altus, LLC has been awarded multiple contracts by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Army Sustainment Command for analytical services related to target descriptions, vulnerability assessments, and weapons effectiveness studies. These contracts, often valued in the millions of dollars, have included work at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Additionally, Altus, LLC has supplied utility terrain vehicles to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, showcasing its ability to provide specialized equipment for civilian agencies. The company has secured contracts through various procurement vehicles, including Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and direct awards. While some contracts have been designated as small business set-asides, many of Altus, LLC's recent awards have not had set-aside designations, suggesting the company may have grown beyond small business status in certain categories.
Altus, LLC currently holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense in February 2024. This multiple-award IDC, with a ceiling value of $99,000,000, is for analytical services associated with the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME). The contract falls under a broader parent IDIQ for analytical services related to target descriptions, vulnerability, survivability, and weapons effectiveness studies, as well as support for current operations and the Joint Live Fire (JLF) program. This IDC positions Altus, LLC to compete for task orders over a five-year period, ending in February 2029, further solidifying its role as a key provider of analytical services to the Department of Defense. The scope of this IDC aligns with Altus, LLC's demonstrated capabilities in survivability engineering, vulnerability analysis, and support for defense research and development activities.
NMJLMSVZJMB4 541330
Not listed 1101 Main St, Darlington, MD 21034, USA
9/23/03 8/12/25 Joint Research And Development LLC
Joint Research And Development LLC, doing business as Jrad, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sayres and Associates, LLC that provides technical, analytical, and programmatic support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in areas such as chemical and biological defense, environmental services, research and development, and testing and evaluation. Jrad has established itself as a well-regarded government contractor, holding several large indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with agencies like the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. This positions Jrad as a key provider of expertise in critical defense and security domains, offering a wide range of professional services to support various government programs and initiatives.
Jrad's federal contract awards demonstrate its diverse capabilities across multiple agencies. For the Department of the Army, Jrad has provided support for chemical weapons elimination, environmental monitoring, hazardous chemical analysis, and personal protective equipment services. The company has also delivered technical support for various Army programs, including the Explosive Destruction System, Chemical Biological Processing and Destruction System, and the Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center. Jrad has supported the Department of Health and Human Services with program analyst services and the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Security Analysis Center with hazard and risk analysis. As a subcontractor, Jrad has worked with prime contractors such as Battelle Memorial Institute, IBM, Leidos, and Prism Maritime on projects ranging from scientific and technical information services to engineering support and biologist services.
Jrad holds several significant IDV contracts that showcase its broad service offerings. The company was awarded an $869 million Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Program Support Services (STEPSS) IDIQ with the Army to support chemical and biological research and development programs through 2032. Additionally, Jrad secured a $249 million Army Evaluation Center Support Services (AECSS) IDIQ for test and evaluation support. The company also holds a $300 million single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement with the DHS Science and Technology Directorate for independent test and evaluation services department-wide. Jrad's Federal Supply Schedule contract, valued at $4.2 million, allows it to provide a range of technical and professional services to various government agencies through 2028. These IDVs position Jrad as a go-to contractor for agencies seeking expertise in chemical and biological defense, environmental services, and test and evaluation support.
P7FDV9DW54G1 541715
Not listed 50 Tech Pkwy #209, Stafford, VA 22556, USA
11/1/04 3/20/25