AFRL Rocket Lab ARA

Agency	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Solicitation Number	FA9300-25-S-6001
Notice Type	Solicitation
NAICS	541715
Set-Aside	No Set-Aside
Place Of Performance	Edwards, CA, 93524
Posted	Apr 30, 2026
Source	Federal — SAM.gov
Response Deadline	Sep 29, 2030 1422 days left as of Nov 7, 2026
Time Left	1422 days left as of 2026-11-07
Primary	Alessandra Barzaghi-Martin · [email protected]
Secondary	Mathew Pierson · [email protected]
Official Notice	View On SAM.gov

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

Set-aside: NONE — as stated in the official notice: “NONE”. Verify eligibility on the official notice before bidding.

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