Air Force Awards BAE Systems $34.4M for Special Warfare Gear Enhancement and Technology Development

BAE Systems Space & Misson Systems Inc., Boulder, Colorado, was awarded a $34,381,643 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for force optimization through rapid-prototyping, gear enhancements, and innovative technology. This contract provides for development and integration of solutions that leverage new technologies such as augmented reality, enhanced communications and optimized system integration of the special warfare ground ensemble. Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2029. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $4,124,754 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Research Site, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity.