Pixelhawk will use the communication, sensors, and processing power of an android cellphone to instrument and control unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as they execute autonomous naval missions.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001425C1131
- Awardee
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Leidos, Inc. UEI KTMAJCY6JXM3 Part of Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,957,164
Award facts
- Contract value 44% obligated
- $4,453,140.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 42% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Reston, VA 20190, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $683,611 | |
| Original award | $1,273,553 |
About this award
The Office of Naval Research awarded Leidos, Inc. a $4.45 million definitive contract on July 16, 2025, for the PIXELHAWK program, which leverages Android cellphone communication, sensors, and processing capabilities to instrument and control unmanned aerial systems (UAS) executing autonomous naval missions. This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which extends through July 16, 2028, will be performed in Herndon, Virginia. The award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Leidos' status as a large, established federal contractor with extensive experience in advanced defense technologies. ONR's funding of this initiative aligns with the agency's focus on innovative naval capabilities and autonomous systems development to support critical national security priorities.
Leidos, Inc., operating through its Leidos Solutions Operating Segment division (doing business as SAIC), brings substantial technical expertise to this engagement, with demonstrated capabilities in autonomous systems development, advanced sensor technologies, systems integration, and research and engineering support. The contractor operates under the parent company Leidos Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and maintains a robust portfolio of federal contracts spanning defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. The company's track record includes numerous significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles and task orders supporting complex technological initiatives, positioning it effectively to deliver the sophisticated autonomous naval capabilities required under this PIXELHAWK contract.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001425C1131?
N0001425C1131 was awarded to Leidos, Inc. by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on July 16, 2025.
How much is contract N0001425C1131 worth?
The government has obligated $1,957,164 on N0001425C1131. Its current value, with exercised options, is $4,453,140.
Was contract N0001425C1131 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001425C1131 was full and open competition.
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