Rocket Cargo

Award NoticeNo Set AsideAwarded

This federal contract opportunity has been awarded to on June 9, 2026.

Award Information

This solicitation resulted in an award to for approximately $4,282,737 on June 9, 2026. Similar contracts are typically issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE under 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)).

Award Number: FA2385-26-C-B017
Award Amount: $4,282,737
Award Date: June 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

No response deadline specified - contact the agency for details
Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
Work to be performed in WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID: FA8650-26-C-B017
Opportunity Type: Award Notice
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office: FA2385 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RSKD
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Response Deadline: Not specified
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code: AC13
Set-Aside: No Set Aside
Place of Performance: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541
Status: Active

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Description

This effort includes architecture and requirements studies, system design, and demonstrations. The key goal of this effort will define requirements for how the systems and technologies, which are being developed for commercial and government purposes, could be used to meet the Department of War (DoW) needs for the Rocket Cargo mission. This effort was competive via ARA FA8650-21-S-9307, Call 003, Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile Logistics (REGAL) Payload Rentry from Space Development and Demonstrations. This was awarded as a firm fixed price contract with a cost reimbursment CLIN. In selecting the appropriate contract type, the contracting officer considered the factors in FAR 16.104.

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.

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