The Science and Technology Applied RF Systems Master IDIQ is a vehicle established by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to integrate advanced sensor systems, processing capabilities, and exploitation technologies focused on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) onto various weapon systems. The vehicle supports the Architecture Refinement, Demonstration and Integration Systems (ARDIS) program, which emphasizes the demonstration and assessment of integrated sensor systems, experimentation with integration architectures and methodologies, and execution of ground and flight testing activities. Work performed under this vehicle centers on Science and Technology applied radio frequency (RF) strategy initiatives, encompassing sensor development, radar systems, antennas, waveforms, and electro-optics capabilities that enhance Air Force operational effectiveness. The contract vehicle carries a shared ceiling of $94,975,000 and extends through August 8, 2031.
Recent delivery orders issued under this vehicle demonstrate task values ranging from approximately $356,000 to $366,000, with work completion dates clustered in mid-to-late August 2026. Three awarded task orders—issued in August 2025 under ARDIS Call 07—were distributed among small business contractors: Radial R&D, Defense Engineering Corp, and Matrix Research Inc., all based in Ohio. All delivery orders utilize cost-plus pricing structures (either cost-plus-fixed-fee or cost-plus-award-fee), reflect no set-aside designations, and are performed primarily in the Dayton-Beavercreek, Ohio region, where significant Air Force research and development infrastructure exists. The predominance of Ohio-based contractors with established relationships and prior significant contract experience with AFRL suggests the vehicle leverages regional expertise in advanced RF and sensing technologies to support ongoing defense research initiatives.