Several contracts have been awarded by various U.S. military and governmental departments. Dark Wolf Solutions LLC and other companies have been given a $100 million contract with the possibility of reaching $200 million for developing and integrating software solutions, focusing on agile design, AI, and Machine Learning. Additionally, companies including Applied Research Associates Inc. have received contracts totaling $950 million for capabilities across platforms and domains, and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has been awarded an $889.8 million contract for fire and emergency equipment.
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- A collective of companies, including Dark Wolf Solutions LLC, have been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth $100 million for software design, development, integration, testing, and related support. The contract emphasizes the use of AI and Machine Learning.
- The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command in San Diego is the contracting activity for the software-related contract, which was solicited as a small business set-aside, and includes a five-year ordering period with a potential five-year extension.
- Other companies such as Applied Research Associates Inc. have been awarded contracts worth $950 million to compete for future efforts in open systems design and modern software development for Joint All Domain Command and Control. This contract is to be completed by May 28, 2025, and is overseen by Air Force Life Cycle Management.
- Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has received a $889.8 million fixed-price contract for fire and emergency equipment. This contract is for five years and involves the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
- The awarded contracts are part of competitive acquisitions and involve various domains including air, land, space, sea, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum, reflecting an extensive effort to modernize and enhance U.S. defense capabilities.
