Contract Vehicles

GSA ASTRO

Overview

ASTRO is a broadly scoped series of contract vehicles encompassing virtually all services supporting or involving manned, unmanned, or optionally manned platforms and robotics.

ASTRO is administered by the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Assisted Acquisition Service (AAS) FEDSIM Organization. It is a family of ten separate, individual, Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ASTRO orders may only be placed by authorized COs within GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Service.

ARA Capabilities for ASTRO

Support Pool. All support services (except training) required for successful execution of a product, program, project, or process regarding platforms and robotics for land, air, sea, or space; the planning necessary to support operational missions; and the analysis of the results of an operational mission.

Development/System Integration Pool. Systems integration, improvement, and/or engineering associated with manned, unmanned, and optionally manned platforms.

ARA Key Personnel 

Jenn Carter  |  ASTRO Program Manager, ARA Assistant Sector Manager & Senior Scientist
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
8537 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
Mobile: 919.627.4977

ASTRO Contract Specific Information:

Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) Number: 097967608

Website: aas.gsa.gov/astro

GSA Oasis+

Overview

OASIS+, is a suite of governmentwide, multiple-award contracts designed to support federal agencies’ procurement requirements for services-based solutions including management and advisory, technical and engineering, research and development, and intelligence services.

Contract Specific Information

Contract Number: 47QRCA25DU024

ARA Contact

Krista Burrell  |  (505) 214-8105

GSA Alliant 3

Overview

The GSA Alliant 3 Unrestricted Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a contract vehicle administered by the General Services Administration (GSA). Alliant 3 supports complex IT requirements across the federal enterprise, including emerging technologies and mission-critical modernization initiatives.

Alliant 3 is structured to support the full lifecycle of IT services across civilian and defense agencies, by offering a pre-competed, rigorously vetted pool of highly qualified industry partners. Alliant 3 is a cornerstone of GSA’s IT acquisition strategy and a critical tool for enabling agencies to modernize systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver results to the American public.

Link to GSA Alliant 3 Website:

Alliant 3 | GSA

Contract Information

Contract Number: 47QTCB26D0040
UEI: LTMGBJ76B9D8
Corporate CAGE code: 9R446

Contract Documents

ARA Information

Contractor Program Manager: Mark Jordan  |  mjordan@ara.com

The Contractor’s insurance coverage complies with the requirements of FAR Subpart 28.307-2  and remains in effect until June 30, 2026.

CMMI® Maturity Level 3 Appraised
ARA’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) sector major software programs have been reappraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) version 3.0. CMMI is a capability improvement framework that provides essential elements of effective processes to improve organizational and project performance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified
ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard for requirements of quality management systems developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO 9001 standards provide guidance and tools for ensuring products and services consistently meet customer requirements and quality is consistently improved.

SeaPort-NxG

Overview

SeaPort-NxG (Next Generation) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity(IDIQ) multiple award contract vehicle designed to support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in acquiring a wide range of professional support services. This program is managedby the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and is available for use by various Navy commands, including NAVAIR, NAVFAC, NAVSUP, and others.

SeaPort-NxG provides an efficient and effective means of contracting for professional support services and enhancing small business participation. The Navy conducts Rolling Admissions to allow new industry partners the opportunity to participate. 

ARA Contact

Krista Burrell  |  (505) 214-8105

Issuing Office

NSWC, Dahlgren Division
17632 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157
Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110

ARA SeaPort-NxG Contract Specific Information

Contract Number: N0017819D7142

Overview

The MDA SHIELD IDIQ is a contact vehicle designed to enhance missile defense capabilities with a focus on rapid delivery of innovative solutions.

Contract Specific Information

Contract Information: HQ085926DE949
Period of Performance: Dec. 29, 2025 to Dec. 28, 2035

ARA Contact

Rachel Cavallaro  |  (571) 480-5285