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This predicted recompete opportunity involves a contract for Manufacturing Research and Technology Development under the Department of Defense, specifically for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. The current contract, held by Arctos Technology Solutions, LLC, is valued at 4,342,417 dollars and is expected to end on December 3, 2026. The project is classified as a high-confidence full recompete and will be conducted under full and open competition using a cost plus fixed fee pricing structure. The work is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is managed by the Air Force Materiel Command based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with the place of performance located in Chula Vista, California. This opportunity is being presented as a pre-forecast open broad agency announcement. Primary points of contact for this requirement are Michael Corbett and Elizabeth McNutt.

General Info

USAF research contract for Manufacturing Technology, $4.3M, full recompete, cost plus fixed fee.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Chula Vista, CA, 91910, USA

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NONE

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PostedJun 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Michael Corbett

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Elizabeth McNutt

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: FA239424CB052 Incumbent: ARCTOS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC Contract Value: $4,342,417 Potential End Date: 2026-12-03T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
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