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Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR)

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The Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR) contract, currently held by BLUEHALO LLC under contract number FA945321C0002, is a high-confidence recompete opportunity valued at approximately $35.4 million. Managed by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base, the project is scheduled to reach its potential end date in November 2026. The upcoming procurement is classified as a full-recompete with a high confidence rating of 90/100 and will be conducted via full and open competition using a cost plus fixed fee pricing structure. The scope of work involves extensive technical services including research and development, modeling and simulation, fabrication, experimentation, and characterization. Additionally, the contract covers testing, demonstration, prototyping, and analysis to support advanced space technology initiatives. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541715 and represents a significant upcoming requirement for organizations capable of performing complex scientific and engineering tasks within the defense sector.

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$35.4M STAR space tech recompete for AFRL, ending November 2026, full open competition.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

NM, 358064545, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
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Maria Fe Z. ParkerContract Specialist
Daniel J. AlvaradoContracting Officer

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: FA945321C0002 Incumbent: BLUEHALO LLC Contract Value: $35,436,415.29 Potential End Date: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
Perform research and development (R&D), modeling and simulation (M&S), fabrication, experimentation, characterization, testing, demonstration, prototyping, and analysis.

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