Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Edwards, CA·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIAFRL 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
The ARA enables 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. The Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. The ARA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
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A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Source: SAM.gov (notice aa15af046bed414a9edfc97b3079baa6), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.