01 / Contract Profile
FA945324CX050 Federal Contract Award
Agency code 5700
THE CONTRACTOR IS PROPOSING AN IONOSPHERE MISSION OPERATIONS CENTER TO MONITOR AND FORECAST SPACE ENVIRONMENT PHENOMENA, AS WELL AS DETECT HUMAN-INFLUENCED IONOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES, SUCH AS HYPERSONIC VEHICLES, SPACE LAUNCHES.
02 / Contract Size and Status
What is the recorded size and timing of this contract?
03 / Spending Trend
FA945324CX050 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual net obligations across the complete period available for this agency and PIID, from the first recorded fiscal year through the latest contract action.
Latest fiscal year obligations$310.0K
FY 2026Net obligationsComplete recorded range
| Fiscal year | Net obligations | Actions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $255.0K | 3 | — |
| FY 2025 | $836.6K | 11 | +228.1% |
| FY 2026 | $310.0K | 3 | −62.9% |
04 / Federal Buyer
Which organization manages this contract?
| Department | Contracting agency | Contracting office |
|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | FA9453 AFRL RVK |
05 / Contractor
Who holds this federal contract?
ATMOSPHERIC & SPACE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LLC
UEI DRYZNRMCBKL6 · CAGE 419Z4
06 / NAICS Industries
Which industries classify this contract?
| Code | Description | Obligations | Actions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.40M | 17 | 100.0% |
07 / Products and Services
What products or services were purchased?
| Code | Description | Obligations | Actions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.40M | 17 | 100.0% |
08 / Place of Performance
Where is the work recorded?
LOUISVILLE, BOULDER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES
ZIP 800271677
09 / Contract Actions
What modifications and obligations were recorded?
| Signed date | Modification | Obligation | Contracting office | NAICS | PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | P00016 | $155.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | P00015 | $155.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | P00014 | $0 | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | P00013 | $155.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | P00012 | $12.6K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | P00011 | $34.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | P00010 | $0 | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | P00009 | $0 | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | P00008 | $397.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | P00007 | $0 | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | P00006 | $148.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | P00005 | $40.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | P00004 | $50.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | P00003 | $0 | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | P00002 | $155.0K | FA9453 AFRL RVKOffice code FA9453 | 541715 | AC12 |
10 / Reading the Contract
How should this award record be interpreted?
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