Definitive Contract HR001124C0309

This federal contract award to Systems & Technology Research LLC (STR) is for DARPA's Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) Phase 1 program. The $17,261,424.87 cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract has a period of performance through February 11, 2028. The AIR program aims to develop dominant tactical autonomy capabilities for multi-ship, beyond visual range air combat missions, with initial development on human-on-the-loop F-16 testbeds before transitioning to uncrewed combat aerial vehicles. STR, a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence, wireless communications, electronic warfare, and other advanced capabilities, is the prime contractor. This award is not set aside. STR holds multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles with DARPA, the Department of the Army, and the Air Force, valued at over $2 billion, which facilitate rapid procurement of specialized research and development services.