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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 award FA945320C0023, is valued at approximately 16.18 million dollars. Managed by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, the scope of work encompasses a wide range of technical activities including research and development, modeling and simulation, fabrication, prototyping, and testing. The current agreement is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract and is expected to conclude around December 4, 2026. There is a high confidence prediction that this requirement will result in a full and open competition recompete. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541715, focusing on advanced research and development. Interested parties can coordinate with the contracting office via Contract Specialist Maria Fe Z. Parker or Contracting Officer Daniel J. Alvarado as the agency prepares for the next phase of this technological initiative.

General Info

BlueHalo LLC holds a 16.18 million dollar DoD research contract ending December 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
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Maria Fe Z. ParkerContract Specialist
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Daniel J. AlvaradoContracting Officer
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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: FA945320C0023 Incumbent: BLUEHALO LLC Contract Value: $16,181,566.24 Potential End Date: 2026-12-04T00:00:00.000Z 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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