Kudu Dynamics LLC
Chantilly, VA Part of Leidos, Inc.
- UEI
- KDSKEJQGLHZ1
- CAGE
- 6Y8Z1
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, Leidos Holdings, Inc., ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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Parent
Leidos, Inc. · Reston, VA
MDSWM6MB1BH7
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- Worthington, OH L5LJMRAZP9R4
- San Antonio, TX LM19SJ339GE8
- Columbia, MD EAWHSJ2WQK54
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Parent
Leidos, Inc. · Reston, VA
MDSWM6MB1BH7
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 14401 Penrose Pl #510, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
- Website
- kududyn.com
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $8,444,655 |
| FY2025 | $13,976,654 |
| FY2024 | $43,275,891 |
| FY2023 | $19,774,042 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $7,380,087 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $1,064,568 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peraton Inc. | 80GSFC19C0063 | $1,955,554 | |
| Caci Technologies, LLC | W56KGU23F0009 | $110,000 | |
| Parsons Government Services Inc. | 47QFCA23F0024 | $456,000 | |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | HR001125F0451 | $1,858,287 | |
| Mantech Advanced Systems International, Inc. | 47QFCA24F0032 | $2,400,000 |
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About the company
Kudu Dynamics LLC is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, that specializes in advanced cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computer network security research and development. Registered in SAM.gov since August 2013, the company has established itself as a strategic federal contractor, primarily serving the Department of Defense and its components through prime contract awards. Kudu Dynamics brings substantial experience in delivering sophisticated technological solutions to defense and federal agencies, with a demonstrated track record of securing competitive, unrestricted procurements across multiple domains including exploit chain creation, cyber reasoning systems, and advanced technological research.
Kudu Dynamics has secured prime federal contracts valued across a broad spectrum, ranging from approximately $160,000 to over $19 million. The company's contract portfolio reflects deep engagement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which has awarded numerous definitive contracts and other transactions to the firm. Recent major DARPA awards include a $6.7 million Other Transaction for Prototype agreement for the WEIRDSCIENCE project (September 2025), a $7.1 million definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security (INGOTS) program (January 2025), a $19.3 million definitive contract for DENALI TA5A (December 2022), a $9.45 million contract supporting Phase 1 research on unintended programmable behaviors in software (September 2022), an $8.9 million contract for the MESSINA Program (December 2021), and a $17.3 million contract for the Program Analysis for Capability Excellence (PACE) project (May 2021). Beyond DARPA, Kudu Dynamics received a $5.89 million definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Office of Naval Research (April 2024) to develop analysis tools and benchmark test suites for assessing the resilience of AI and machine learning algorithms against adversarial attacks, and a $10.4 million contract from Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (February 2021) supporting DARPA's Edinburgh Program. The company has also successfully competed for Small Business Innovation Research contracts, including a Phase II SBIR award valued at $1.22 million from DARPA for the PROSPERO program on secure facility accreditation (March 2024) and an FY24 Phase I SBIR award of $159,997 for the LUNATONE project (August 2024). All major prime contracts were awarded without set-aside designations, reflecting Kudu Dynamics' competitive positioning in unrestricted federal procurements. Additionally, Kudu Dynamics has secured subcontract awards from major defense contractors including Caci Technologies LLC, Parsons Government Services Inc., ManTech Advanced Systems International Inc., Systems & Technology Research LLC, and Raytheon Applied Signal Technology Inc., performing work in areas such as cybersecurity research and development, system modeling, engineering and technical services, and computer hardware procurement.
Kudu Dynamics holds three significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles that position the company as a key provider of advanced technological solutions to the defense and intelligence communities. The company was awarded a $32 million Other Transaction IDV by DARPA on January 31, 2025, to provide a prototype software environment for testing cyber reasoning systems leveraging artificial intelligence solutions under the AIXCC (Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge) Finals initiative; this vehicle enables DARPA to issue task orders for testing infrastructure and technical capabilities supporting autonomous cyber defense and attack capabilities. Additionally, Kudu Dynamics received a $4.75 million Other Transaction IDV from DARPA on May 9, 2025, for the Rapid Resilience Response (R3) Program CAINE Effort, providing continued flexibility for prototype software environment development and cyber reasoning system testing. The company also holds a $62 million single-award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract with the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, awarded September 19, 2022, and extending through November 24, 2025, focused on providing cyber services to support training and education programs across multiple Air Force locations. These three IDVs, totaling approximately $98.75 million in ceiling value, underscore Kudu Dynamics' established relationship with federal agencies and its capacity to deliver sustained, flexible support across complex national security technology initiatives, with the predominance of vehicle authority vested in DARPA reflecting the agency's reliance on the company's expertise in cyber reasoning systems, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced security research and development.
Quick answers
Is Kudu Dynamics LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Kudu Dynamics LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through July 6, 2027.
How much has Kudu Dynamics LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $13,976,654 to Kudu Dynamics LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $85,471,242 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Kudu Dynamics LLC rank among federal contractors?
Kudu Dynamics LLC's parent company, Leidos Holdings, Inc., ranked #3 in PSC AD, #4 in NAICS 54 and #9 of all federal contractors in FY2025.
What is Kudu Dynamics LLC's most recent federal award?
Kudu Dynamics LLC's most recent federal contract award is Weirdscience other transaction for prototype (HR0011259E022), from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, on September 30, 2025.
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