AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

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Version Current Record 2025-09-29 17:17:30 Pre-Award Solicitation Details Classification Description Contact Information Attachments/Links AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

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Opportunity AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

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Notice ID FA9300-25-S-6001

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Contract Opportunity Type Solicitation

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Inactive Dates Oct 14, 2030

Inactive Policy 15 days after date offers due

Date Offers Due Sep 29, 2030 12:00 AM PDT

Published Date Apr 30, 2026 11:25 AM PDT

Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command 1, 2, 3 AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

Office FA9300 AFTC PZR

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Product Service Code AC22 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH

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

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Initiative None

AFRL 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 Primary Point of Contact Alessandra Barzaghi-Martin

Email alessandra.barzaghi-martin@us.af.mil

Phone Number (blank) Alternative Point of Contact Mathew Pierson

Email mathew.pierson@us.af.mil

Phone Number (blank) Contracting Office Address CP 661-277-1097 5 SOUTH WOLFE AVE BLDG 2800 EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-1185 USA Links

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Document File Size Access Updated Date

AFRL Rocket Lab ARA Amendment 01 30 Apr 2026.pdf 376.16 KB Public Apr 30, 2026 FA930025S6001 White Paper Cover Page.pdf 112.16 KB Public Sep 29, 2025 FA930025S6001 Capability Statement Document.pdf 97.79 KB Public Apr 30, 2026 FA930025S6001 Capability Statement Document.pdf (deleted) 97.73 KB Public Sep 29, 2025 AFRL Rocket Lab ARA FINAL Solicitation FA930025S6001 29 Sep 2025.pdf (deleted) 378.85 KB Public Sep 29, 2025

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Security and Defense, Space and Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry.

Funding amount

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Sep 29, 2030. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• SME
• MidCaps
• Large Company
• Startups
• University
• Research Organization
• NGOs
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

AFRL Rocket Lab ARA is administered by Department Of Defense (DOD), listed via SAM.gov.