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FA9451-26-C-X012: $94.9M Department of the Air Force Award to Verus Research
U.S. defense procurement contract record. Contracting activity: Air Force / Space Force contracting office. Estimated completion: Jun 25, 2031.
$94.9M contract action / COMPETITION NOT STATED / Jun 25, 2031 completion / FA9451 Air Force / Space Force contracting office
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA9451-26-C-X012 (unhyphenated: FA945126CX012) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Verus Research
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $52.6M obligated across 11 contracts
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| Award / Modification Amount (2026-06-25) | $94,900,000 ($94.9M) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA9451: Air Force / Space Force contracting office |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | Jun 25, 2031 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
Department of War Daily Contracts Release · 2026-06-25 (Air Force)
Official war.gov source ↗ ·
AwardTape 2026-06-25 Release
Verus Research wins $94.9M contract for laser effects and analysis research. Air Force Research Laboratory $2.8M obligated now work through Jun 25, 2031.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Verus Research
- Delivery Runway: Active through Jun 25, 2031
- Requirement Scope: U.S. defense procurement contract record
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA9451-26-C-X012 when contacting Verus Research Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA9451 (Air Force / Space Force contracting office)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Verus Research Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA9451-26-C-X012.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA9451 (Air Force / Space Force contracting office)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | FA9451-26-C-X015 | Leidos | $34.4M | Sep 30, 2031 | Leidos wins $34.4M contract for Future Integration and Research Enhancements. AFRL $940K obligated now work through Sep 30, 2031. |
| 2026-09-30 | FA9451-26-C-X020 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems | $19.7M | Sep 29, 2031 | BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems wins $19.7M contract for Laser Utilization for Military Innovation and Novel Applications. Air Force Res... |
| 2026-01-21 | FA9451-26-C-X001 | University of Hawaii | $12.0M | May 1, 2031 | University of Hawaii wins $12.0M contract for Pacific Architecture for Rapid Space Exploitation and Control. Air Force Research Laboratory $... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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