Science and Technology Applied RF Systems (STARS)
Active Master IDIQ Awarded
- Federal agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
- Awardees
- 3
- Task orders
- 3
- Obligated
- $1,087,690
Vehicle facts
- Opportunity
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- Architecture Refinement, Demonstration and Integration Systems (ARDIS) Pre-Solicitation · FA865019S1110 · Posted Dec 20, 2018
- Agency
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- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Combined task order value
- $1,087,690 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 20% complete
- Shared ceiling 1% used
- $94,975,000.00
IDV award and task order details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this vehicle
The Air Force Research Laboratory established a Master IDIQ vehicle on August 8, 2025, to procure science and technology applied radio frequency systems for C4ISR integration across weapon platforms under the Architecture Refinement, Demonstration and Integration Systems (ARDIS) program, with ordering authority extending through August 8, 2031. The vehicle is unrestricted with no set-aside designation.
Ordering momentum is nascent. Three task orders were issued in August 2025 (the vehicle's first month), all under ARDIS Call 07 focused on science and technology applied RF strategy. No orders have been placed since August 25, 2025. The combined potential value across all three orders is $1.1 million, with $1.1 million obligated (100% of ceiling value). The shared vehicle ceiling is $94.975 million, leaving substantial unobligated capacity.
Competition is fragmented across the three early awardees: Defense Engineering Corp holds $366 thousand, Matrix Research Inc. holds $365 thousand, and Radial Research & Development LTD holds $357 thousand. No prime dominates; each secured one order with identical value distribution. All task orders are funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory itself.
Task orders are priced as cost-plus arrangements (two cost-plus fixed fee, one cost-plus award fee) with individual ceilings in the $356–$365 thousand range and completion dates in August 2026. The originating solicitation anticipated award values ranging from $50,000 to $100,000,000 across multiple offerors, indicating significant variance in potential order scope. With the vehicle still in its first year of operation and only three orders placed against a $94.975 million ceiling, substantial capacity remains available for pursuits. The 2031 ceiling provides a six-year ordering window from the present.
IDV awards
| Awardee | IDV award | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Radial Research & Development LTD | FA237725DB003 | |
| Defense Engineering Corp | FA237725DB002 | |
| Matrix Research Inc. | FA237725DB001 |
Latest task orders
| Task order | Awardee | Awarding agency | Obligated | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture refinement, demonstration and integration systems -call 07 science… | Matrix Research Inc. | USAF | $364,941 | |
| Architecture refinement, demonstration and integration systems call 07… | Radial Research & Development LTD | USAF | $356,790 | |
| Architecture refinement, demonstration and integration systems call 07… | Defense Engineering Corp | USAF | $365,959 |
Top awardees by obligations
| Rank | Awardee | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Engineering Corp | $365,959 | 34% |
| 2 | Matrix Research Inc. | $364,941 | 34% |
| 3 | Radial Research & Development LTD | $356,790 | 33% |
"Minimum guarantee only" marks awardees whose obligations here are just the minimum order their contract guarantees.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Funding agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $1,087,690 | 100% |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,087,690 |
Quick answers
What is the STARS contract vehicle?
Science and Technology Applied RF Systems (STARS) is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle run by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command), awarded on August 8, 2025.
Which companies hold STARS?
3 companies hold STARS's IDV awards, one each. The latest went to Radial Research & Development LTD on August 25, 2025. The awardees whose task orders obligated the most are Defense Engineering Corp, Matrix Research Inc. and Radial Research & Development LTD.
How much has been spent through STARS?
3 task orders have been placed under STARS, obligating $1,087,690.
What is the shared ceiling of STARS?
STARS's shared ceiling is $94,975,000; its task orders have used 1% of it.
Which agencies use STARS the most?
The departments whose task orders under STARS obligated the most are Air Force ($1,087,690).
How much was obligated through STARS in fiscal year 2025?
Task orders under STARS obligated $1,087,690 in fiscal year 2025.
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