Alion Science And Technology Corporation

Alion Science and Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced engineering and technology solutions to the U.S. federal government, primarily serving defense and national security missions. The company specializes in research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), systems engineering, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and other advanced technical services. With over $5 billion in federal contracts awarded, Alion supports various programs involving aviation, surface warfare, weapons systems, communications, logistics, and training for agencies including the Departments of Defense, Air Force, Army, and Navy.

Through prime and subcontract awards, Alion has delivered a diverse range of services and products to federal agencies. Notable contracts include engineering and integration support for fighter aircraft and bomber programs, electromagnetic spectrum research and management, development of unmanned aircraft systems, and advanced training simulators. The company has been awarded major contracts to support initiatives like the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office, Navy Continuous Training Environment, and Air Force spectrum management activities. Alion frequently leverages partnerships with subcontractors to deliver specialized equipment, software, and technical expertise. While most contracts are unrestricted awards, Alion occasionally subcontracts to small disadvantaged businesses. Key customers include the Naval Sea Systems Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and various research laboratories and warfare centers across military branches.

In terms of federal grant awards, Alion's participation has been limited. The most significant grant identified was a $360,935 cooperative agreement from the Department of the Army Materiel Command Research Development and Engineering Command. Awarded under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431), this grant supports the evaluation of enabling capabilities and automation impacts on Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) crew performance. The research, conducted from September 2021 to June 2023, aims to inform the development of the NGCV program by optimizing crew effectiveness through technological applications. This cooperative agreement demonstrates Alion's capability to contribute to fundamental research that enhances Army capabilities and soldier performance.

Alion holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that allow it to compete for and receive task orders from defense agencies. The company is a prime contractor on the $900 million Army Modernization Priorities multiple award contract, which supports research, prototyping, and technical investigations. It also holds a position on the $32.5 billion Training Systems Acquisition IV IDIQ for the Air Force, facilitating the procurement of training system development and support services. Additionally, Alion is part of the $1 billion multiple-award Engineering, Procurement, Integration, and Contractor Logistics Support (EPIC) contract with the Air Force, running through 2034. This vehicle enables Alion to provide a broad scope of technical assessment, procurement, integration, and sustainment services. The company also holds a $249.7 million Navy contract for engineering, prototype development, and technical services involving airborne and shipboard systems integration. These IDVs position Alion as a key industry partner in supporting defense modernization and readiness initiatives across multiple domains.