Broad agency announcement nautilus artificial intelligence research and development
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911QX26CA003
- Awardee
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ECS Federal, LLC UEI XYB4JU4PA6T4
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,481,000
Award facts
- Contract value 8% obligated
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- $37,570,081.23 Current, with exercised options
- $115,531,241.57 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 13% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- 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
- Fairfax, VA 22031, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $3,500,000 | |
| Original award | $5,981,000 |
About this award
The Research Development and Engineering Command (Army) awarded a definitive contract to ECS Federal, LLC for artificial intelligence research and development under the Broad Agency Announcement NAUTILUS program on May 28, 2026, with a ceiling value of $115.5 million.
The contract is structured as cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing with no set-aside category applied. Place of performance is Fairfax, VA. The period of performance extends through May 27, 2029. The originating solicitation addresses AI research and development capabilities, reflecting the Army's RDECOM mission in advanced technology development.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911QX26CA003?
W911QX26CA003 was awarded to ECS Federal, LLC by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on May 28, 2026.
How much is contract W911QX26CA003 worth?
The government has obligated $9,481,000 on W911QX26CA003. Its current value, with exercised options, is $37,570,081. Its potential value, with all options, is $115,531,242.
Which agency awarded contract W911QX26CA003?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911QX26CA003, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W911QX26CA003 competed?
The extent of competition for W911QX26CA003 was full and open competition.
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