Definitive Contract N0002426C3025

In-Depth Engineering Corporation, a minority-owned, veteran-owned small disadvantaged business based in Fairfax, Virginia, was awarded a $2.97M cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command under the Space Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) Major Defense Acquisition Program. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with an ultimate completion date of January 27, 2029. SBIRS High is a critical national security program providing persistent infrared surveillance and missile warning capabilities through space and ground segments. In-Depth Engineering Corporation will perform work at its Fairfax, Virginia location, leveraging its extensive expertise in advanced engineering services, systems engineering, software development, and rapid prototyping for defense technology initiatives.

This award reflects the continued partnership between In-Depth Engineering Corporation and the Navy, building on the company's prior success delivering SBIR and STTR phase awards exceeding $1.8M to $2M in recent years for SBIRS High and other Navy programs. The company serves both as a prime contractor on innovation-focused awards and as a subcontractor to major defense primes including Lockheed Martin Corporation and General Dynamics, positioning it as a valued contributor to the Navy's space-based infrared surveillance capabilities and broader naval modernization objectives. The cost-plus-fixed-fee structure supports the research and development nature of work required to advance the technological capabilities underlying this Major Defense Acquisition Program.