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Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC 55 Thiokol Rd ELKTON MD 21921 USA

UEI: SLED_93235F2F827D905C

Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC 55 Thiokol Rd ELKTON MD 21921 USA is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_93235F2F827D905C. It has been awarded $21,441,308 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC provides specialized technical research and analysis within the aerospace and propulsion sectors. Their core capabilities include conducting advanced engineering studies, specifically focusing on Advanced Full Range Engine (AFRE) development and evaluation. The co...

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Department Of Defense$21.4M100%

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541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$21.4M100%

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Mass-Casualty Science and Simulation ServicesThe Mass-Casualty Science and Simulation Services subcontract supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. The primary objective is to perform scientific research and develop simulation models for prime contractors working on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. The scope of work focuses on the creation of mass-casualty simulation software and the execution of operational research regarding casualty flow. To achieve these goals, the contractor will utilize data modeling tools and VR/AR simulation software. The final deliverables include comprehensive mass-casualty simulation models and operational frameworks. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541690, with a response deadline set for November 15, 2026.

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Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) Systems EngineeringThis subcontract for Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) Systems Engineering supports prime contractors on projects for the DARPA Biological Technologies Office within the Department of Defense. The scope of work focuses on the development of integrated systems and technologies designed to enhance casualty evacuation, specifically through the engineering of transportable life-support systems and the integration of ruggedized medical monitoring hardware into evacuation platforms. The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive system designs and integrated technology to improve medical outcomes during transport. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 15, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541330.

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Artificial Blood and Medical Consumable InnovationThe Artificial Blood and Medical Consumable Innovation subcontract supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves providing innovative medical consumables and conducting biochemical research specifically focused on the development of artificial blood for prime contractors on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. The contractor is responsible for engineering scalable manufacturing processes for these consumables using sterile manufacturing facilities and bio-reactors. Key deliverables include the production of artificial blood prototypes and the implementation of scalable medical consumable solutions. This effort falls under NAICS code 541714, with a response deadline set for November 15, 2026.

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AI-Enabled Clinical Decision Support SoftwareThis subcontract focuses on the development of AI-enabled clinical decision support software and platforms for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work involves performing software engineering and AI development to create machine learning algorithms specifically designed for triage and diagnosis, alongside the creation of user interfaces optimized for use in austere environments. To achieve these goals, the project leverages high-performance computing for AI training and utilizes secure cloud environments. The primary objective is to deliver advanced software tools that enhance clinical decision-making capabilities for prime contractors operating under the Department of Defense.

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Autonomous and Robotic Surgical Systems DevelopmentThis subcontract focuses on the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous medical systems and robotic surgical platforms to support prime contractors on projects for the DARPA Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work involves the research, design, and prototyping of robotic surgical tools and autonomous control systems specifically engineered for use in resource-limited settings. Successful execution requires specialized expertise in precision sensors and robotic actuators to ensure the delivery of functional system architectures and prototypes. Managed under the Department of Defense and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 15, 2026.

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Pre-Award Synopsis Texas Shield

Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-07

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), through its Biological Technologies Office (BTO), intends to enter into an agreement with The University of Texas System consortium of universities for the Texas Shield Program. This integrated research initiative, identified by solicitation number DARPA-SN-27-07 and NAICS code 541714, focuses on developing autonomous and semi-autonomous medical technologies and scalable solutions for critical medical consumables. The primary goal is to support lifesaving medical care in contested, austere, and resource-limited environments. Key technical areas of focus include autonomous medical and robotic surgical systems, casualty evacuation, artificial-blood and supply innovation, AI-enabled clinical decision support, and mass-casualty science and simulation. This notice is a pre-award synopsis and is not a request for proposals or a competitive solicitation. Interested entities are invited to submit information by November 15, 2026, to TexasShieldxBTO@darpa.mil detailing their technical expertise, integrated research infrastructure, clinical-validation capabilities, and multi-institutional coordination capacity. Additionally, respondents must describe their consortium organizational structure, commercialization capabilities, facility clearance levels, and their ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information. The government will not reimburse any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information in response to this notice.

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Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR)

Solicitation # DARPA-PS-26-138

The Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR) program, solicited by the DARPA Information Processing Techniques Office under DARPA-PS-26-138, is a 32-month initiative spanning Fiscal Years 2027 through 2029. The program aims to protect essential U.S. economic sectors from systemic risks and adversarial attacks targeting the public interfaces of modern electronic markets. By combining Large Language Model (LLM) automation with rigorous mathematical modeling, IMR seeks to develop tools that automatically translate informal regulatory and technical specifications into formal models to identify hidden weaknesses and recommend structural repairs. The work is divided into three technical areas: TA1 focuses on modeling and analysis, TA2 on resiliency and repair, and TA3 on establishing test and evaluation frameworks to validate the outputs of the first two areas. This procurement is conducted as an Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype Agreement under 10 U.S.C. 4022, with anticipated award ranges of 4.5 to 5 million dollars for TA1, 2.5 to 3 million dollars for TA2, and 5 to 6.5 million dollars for TA3. Eligible participants include small businesses, nonprofit research institutions, and nontraditional defense contractors. Proposers must adhere to strict security requirements, including CMMC Level 1 compliance at award and CMMC Level 2 status or a detailed compliance plan. All information must be handled according to NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 standards. Evaluation is based on technical approach, qualifications, technology transition viability, price, and security, with a particular emphasis on innovation and the feasibility of the proposed technical solution.

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Fluid Dynamics Experimental Validation ServicesThe Fluid Dynamics Experimental Validation Services subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, involves performing physical experiments to validate wave predictions for DARPA Liquid Surge projects. The selected provider will execute specific protocols using shock tubes and high-speed data acquisition systems to measure the thermophysical responses of shock waves, with a particular focus on density, salinity, base pressure, and wave Mach number. The contractor is responsible for delivering comprehensive tabulated thermophysical responses, detailed experimental protocols, and a final accuracy report. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541715, with a response deadline set for December 14, 2026.

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Wave Diagnostic Hardware PrototypingThe Wave Diagnostic Hardware Prototyping subcontract, issued under the Department of Defense for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, focuses on the design of novel metrology hardware for prime contractors involved in DARPA Liquid Surge projects. The primary objective is to enhance the understanding of wave propagation in compressible fluids through the development of experimental protocols and the creation of detailed technical drawings using CAD software. The scope of work includes the establishment of standard operating procedures for hardware operation and the utilization of fluid testing rigs and precision metrology instruments. Key deliverables for this engagement consist of comprehensive technical drawings and formal SOP documents. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of December 14, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541330.

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Wave Prediction Computational Tool DevelopmentThis subcontract, titled Wave Prediction Computational Tool Development, supports prime contractors on DARPA Liquid Surge projects under the Department of Defense. The primary objective is the development of advanced multiscale computational methods and prototype wave prediction tools. This work involves creating software libraries, code, and APIs utilizing kinetic theory simulations within high-performance computing environments. In addition to the technical software development, the contractor is responsible for establishing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures. The final deliverables for the project include the completed prototype computational tool, the associated software libraries, and comprehensive SOP documentation. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of December 14, 2026.

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Surgical Validation and Clinical Testing ServicesThe Surgical Validation and Clinical Testing Services subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work focuses on providing medical validation services, which include designing test cases for Component Gates utilizing synthetic tissue models, cadaveric models, and surgical simulation labs. The contractor is responsible for managing clinical trial protocols and obtaining necessary IRB approvals to validate outcomes related to surgical independence. Final deliverables consist of comprehensive validation reports and certifications of clinical efficacy. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541714 and was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

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Surgical Collaboration Interface and Control SystemsThe Surgical Collaboration Interface and Control Systems subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the DARPA Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work focuses on the development of human-robot interaction interfaces, specifically designing control consoles, voice and gesture interfaces, and safety overrides. These systems will utilize haptic control and low-latency communication protocols, incorporating human factors engineering standards tailored for medical environments to deliver a collaborative system for side-by-side operation. This opportunity is managed under the Department of Defense through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541330, with a posting date of October 14, 2026, and a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

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Autonomous Surgical Planning and Execution SoftwareThis subcontract involves the development of specialized AI software for prime contractors supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Technologies Office. The project focuses on creating an integrated AI software suite for robotic platforms, specifically implementing algorithms for autonomous path planning, case assessment, and surgical independence. These systems will be built using Reinforcement Learning frameworks and high-compute GPU clusters to ensure high-performance execution. A critical component of the contract is the validation of the software for medical autonomy, which must adhere to strict DARPA safety gates. The work falls under NAICS code 541715 and is aimed at advancing the capabilities of autonomous surgical planning and execution within the Department of Defense framework.

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Surgical Robotic Arm and End-Effector DevelopmentThis subcontract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency involves the design and manufacture of physical robotic hardware for prime contractors working on Biological Technologies Office projects. The scope of work focuses on the engineering of high-precision actuators and surgical end-effectors, specifically scalpels, forceps, and suturing tools, utilizing biocompatible materials and medical-grade alloys to deliver a functional and scalable robotic hardware platform. A critical requirement of the project is strict adherence to ISO 13485 medical device safety standards. The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026, falling under NAICS code 339112.

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Solicitation # DARPA-PA-25-07-05

The Liquid Surge program, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA Defense Sciences Office under solicitation DARPA-PA-25-07-05, seeks innovative basic or applied research to develop novel metrology for understanding wave propagation in compressible fluids. The objective is to advance scientific understanding, predictive modeling, and metrology of transient wave phenomena in liquid environments under challenging conditions. Awards will be structured as Other Transaction for Prototype projects, consisting of a Phase 1 Feasibility Study and an optional Phase 2 Proof of Concept. The total combined duration shall not exceed 18 months, with a critical go/no-go decision point occurring at the 9-month mark based on the self-consistency between experimental data and predicted wave properties. The total award value is limited to 995,000 dollars, with Phase 1 capped at 550,000 dollars and Phase 2 capped at 445,000 dollars. Payments are fixed-price payable milestones. Deliverables include prototype wave prediction computational tools, technical drawings of diagnostic hardware, standard operating procedures, and formal reports documenting the quality of the experimental and computational handshake. Proposals must be unclassified and submitted via the DARPA BAA Portal by December 14, 2026. Evaluation is a two-stage process starting with an abstract assessed for applicability and innovation, followed by a full proposal evaluated on technical justification and metric compliance. Proposers utilizing University Affiliated Research Centers must include an organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan and adhere to CMMC cybersecurity standards.

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DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) Second Industry Day

Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-02

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is hosting a Second Industry Day for the DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) under solicitation number DARPA-SN-27-02. This virtual event is scheduled for November 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, with a registration deadline of November 2, 2026. While this notice is not a formal solicitation for proposals, it serves to engage potential competitors in a competition aimed at establishing the state of the art for open, robotic trauma surgery and developing a minimum viable product for scalable, autonomous robotic surgical assistance. The competition will evaluate platforms across three primary performance lanes: Component Gates, which assess system safety and autonomy through medical knowledge, physical capability, and rapid learning; Surgical Collaboration, which tests the ability to work alongside a human surgeon; and Surgical Independence, which evaluates the platform's ability to independently plan and execute end-to-end trauma procedures. The DSC will be conducted at the unclassified level. Technical and administrative inquiries are directed to Program Manager Jeremy Pamplin at SurgicalCompetition@darpa.mil.

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ADAPTER SET, GROUND HAN

Solicitation # SPE8EF-27-T-0079

Solicitation SPE8EF-27-T-0079 is a fixed-price supply contract issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of 10 adapter sets for ground handling equipment, identified by NSN 1730-01-479-1307. The scope of work requires the production of parts in accordance with a specific Technical Data Package, including multiple reference drawings such as 30003 1763AS800 Revision B. Delivery is required by November 27, 2027, with a need ship date of March 28, 2027, to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring an approved JCP certification for access to technical data. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 and RP001, with marking compliant with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N. Quality assurance is managed through destination inspection using zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916. Financial administration is handled via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the solicitation includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Quotations are due by October 26, 2026.

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CAM ASSEMBLY, LOWER,

Solicitation # SPE7M4-27-T-0909

Solicitation SPE7M4-27-T-0909 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued by the DLA Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of five lower cam assemblies, identified by NSN 1710-01-478-1569. The requirement specifies parts from The Boeing Company (P/N 74A430615-1001) or Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc (P/N 74A430615-1001). This is a critical application item with a required delivery date of April 28, 2029, and a need ship date of March 1, 2029. Delivery is established as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with the final destination being DLA Distribution San Diego. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and security standards, including CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment and the protection of covered defense information. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA Master List requirements taking precedence. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination based on zero-based sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Notably, the government will not evaluate or award to offers utilizing additive manufacturing processes. All payment requests and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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