National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses

Code AC24
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Spend Category Level 1
Professional Services
Spend Category Level 2
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The Product Service Code (PSC) AC24 covers National Defense Research and Development (R&D) Services, specifically focusing on Atomic Energy Defense Activities and R&D Administrative Expenses. This category encompasses advanced technical services and research efforts supporting critical national security and defense technological initiatives. The services typically involve specialized engineering, scientific research, system development, and technical support for complex defense and nuclear-related programs.

The federal contract awards under PSC AC24 demonstrate a robust range of high-value, multi-year contracts primarily awarded to specialized research organizations and defense technology firms. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) emerged as a frequent awardee, receiving multiple cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders ranging from approximately $1 million to $9.4 million. Other notable contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Astranis Space Technologies Corp. Most contracts were awarded by defense agencies including the Department of Navy, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Strategic Systems Programs. The contracts consistently lack specific set-aside designations and support critical national defense research areas such as missile systems, space technologies, warfighter health, and strategic communication systems.

The sole federal contract opportunity posted under this PSC code is a sources sought notice from the Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs. The opportunity seeks facilities acquisition and engineering support services for the Sea Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. The requirement calls for 3 full-time equivalent personnel to provide project planning, technical reviews, environmental management support, and facilities lifecycle support at the Washington Navy Yard. The contract is anticipated to be a cost-plus-fixed-fee term contract with a base year in FY25 and one option year in FY26, with an estimated contract award date of January 10, 2025.

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