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Leidos Awarded $85 Million U.S. Air Force Contract for Aerospace Design Research
Summary
Leidos has secured a 10-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $85 million to conduct aerospace systems design research for the U.S. Air Force.
Leidos Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) has been awarded a contract worth up to $85 million by the U.S. Air Force for research and development in advanced aerospace systems design, according to a government announcement on Friday.
Contract Details
The agreement is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, which establishes a framework for future work orders up to the contract's ceiling. The work focuses on "Digital System-Level Mission-Driven Integrated Design Methods for Aerospace Systems" and includes research into vehicle system and thermal management system design methods.
Key terms of the contract include:
- Maximum Value: $85 million
- Period of Performance: Through September 18, 2036
- Location of Work: Dayton, Ohio
AdFinancial and Competitive Context
The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, following a competitive acquisition process that drew offers from eight companies. While the base contract itself does not obligate funds, the first task order has been issued with an initial incremental funding of $75,000 from fiscal 2026 research and development funds.
For investors, this long-term research contract reinforces Leidos's position as a key partner in the defense technology sector. While the initial financial impact is small, it provides a potential long-term revenue stream and positions the company for subsequent, more substantial contracts that may emerge from this foundational research.
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