RASTER Extension
ID: FA945116D0001Type: Justification
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9451 AFRL RDKKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AC15)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a3e1f71de14e409a84cc3e7a08e3ead8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to extend the Research and Development for Advanced Space Superiority Technology and Engineering Requirements (RASTER) contract. This opportunity involves modifying the existing RASTER Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by increasing its ceiling and extending the period of performance, justified under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source. The RASTER program is critical for advancing military capabilities in space superiority, and this modification is essential for continuing the necessary research and development efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Cori Duford at cori.duford@us.af.mil for further information, noting that this posting is not a request for proposal and was originally announced on SAM.gov on May 25, 2022.

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    cori.duford@us.af.mil
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