CHEERS MAA Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4023 - Procurement for Experimental Purposes (ARA)
Solicitation from Department of Defense.
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Notice details
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Sub-tier agency
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation number
- FA238424S2335
- Product/service code
- AJ13
- Posted
- Oct 3, 2026
- Response deadline
- Sep 30, 2027
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
**28 September 2026: Amendment 01 � Annual Update & 10 U.S.C. 4023 Scope Clarification** Solicitation: FA238424S2335, "Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4023 - Procurement for Experimental Purposes (ARA)" Solicitation Authority: 10 U.S.C. � 4023, Procurement for Experimental Purposes (formerly 10 U.S.C. � 2373) The purpose of this update is to incorporate the annual solicitation revisions, update applicable procurement clauses and provisions, and incorporate clarified statutory criteria regarding acquisitions conducted under 10 U.S.C. � 4023. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS: Clarified Statutory Authority Scope: In accordance with 10 U.S.C. � 4023, acquisitions under this announcement are strictly limited to the development, procurement, or integration of items, prototypes, or auxiliary services specifically necessary for experimentation, technical evaluation, assessment of operational utility, or maintaining a residual operational capability. Updated Statutory Submission Criteria: Proposals submitted under this ARA must explicitly address: Experimental Utility: Solutions must be utilized in an evaluative/experimental capacity directly supporting stated technical objectives. Quantity Limitations: Limited strictly to quantities necessary for testing and operational assessment. Residual Operational Capability: Provisions for the Government to retain residual operational capability if initial testing proves successful. Provisions and Clauses: Updated applicable RFO provisions
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Department of Defense obligated $14,777,575 under NAICS 541715 on awards whose period of performance started in the last 12 months.
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Sep 30, 2027. That is 341 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Defense.
Where is the official notice?
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