Autonomous Unmanned Systems Teaming and Collaboration (AUSTC)

The Autonomous Unmanned Systems Teaming and Collaboration (AUSTC) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), focuses on advanced autonomous unmanned systems technologies, specifically targeting research and development in GPS-denied environments. The contract, set aside for small businesses in the engineering services sector, supports the development of innovative autonomous systems and teaming capabilities for military applications. With a total maximum ceiling value of $49.9 million, the IDIQ enables the U.S. Army to procure specialized engineering services and technological solutions related to unmanned system collaboration and autonomous technologies.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a range of autonomous unmanned system developments, with typical values between $959,846 and $1,938,449 and performance periods of approximately 12 months. Notable prime contractors include Robotic Research Opco LLC and Dhpc Technologies, Inc., with Science Applications International Corporation appearing as a significant subcontractor. The task orders cover specific technological developments such as an Unmanned Ammunition Handling System Controller and autonomous unmanned systems teaming research. Performance locations have included Potomac, Maryland and Woodbridge, New Jersey, with the Department of the Army Materiel Command Research Development and Engineering Command serving as the primary funding agency. No specific set-aside designations were used in the awarded task orders, despite the original solicitation being a 100% small business set-aside.