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AFRL Rocket Lab ARA
Posted Apr 30, 2026·open
AGENCY
DEPT OF DEFENSE
PROGRAM
Solicitation
AMOUNT
—
CLOSES
Sep 29, 2030
Description
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
Contact
Alessandra Barzaghi-Martin
alessandra.barzaghi-martin@us.af.milAdditional details
- Sub-tier
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Office
- FA9300 AFTC PZR
- NAICS code
- 541715
- Place of performance
- Edwards, CA, 93524, USA
- Archived
- Oct 14, 2030
Opportunity number: FA9300-25-S-6001
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