Aerovironment Wins $24M Navy Order for Computer Vision and Machine Learning

Aerovironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, is awarded a $23,956,873 firm-fixed-price order (N6833526F0005) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N6833524G0056). This order is to perform applied research and development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms and related video/imagery processing software, facilitate transition into operational systems, and provide maintenance and support of deployed instances of these technologies. This contract will include applied research and advanced technology development of concepts for integrating computer vision capabilities with Uncrewed Surface Vessel and other unmanned systems to enable advanced autonomous and swarming behaviors. Work will be performed in Simi Valley, California (11%); Port Heneme, California (11%); San Diego, California (11%); Norfolk, Virgina (11%); Dahlgren, Virgina (11%); Centreville, Virgina (11%); Dugway Proving Ground, Utah (11%); Atlanta, Georgia (11%); and Baltimore, Maryland (12%), and is expected to be completed in February 2031. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,812,074 will be obligated at the time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, New Jersey, is the contracting activity.