AFRL Rocket Lab ARA
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Place of performance: Edwards, CA
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- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Responses due
- Sep 29, 2030 (in 1430 days)
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This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is September 29, 2030, 1431 days from now. Work is performed in Edwards, CA.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
- Product or service (PSC)
- National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research (AC22)
- Solicitation number
- FA9300-25-S-6001
- Contracting office
- FA9300 AFTC PZR
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About this opportunity
AFRL Rocket Lab ARA is a two-step open ARA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this ARA is currently no more than $500M. This ARA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified. Amendment 01: Updated ARA to reference RFO language and change to contracting POC