Exclusive $99M Deal: University of Dayton to Enhance Air Force Combat Capabilities and Operational Efficiency

University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, Ohio, was awarded a $99,645,451 not-to-exceed, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for sustainment and combat readiness capabilities. This contract provides for accelerating technological advancement, reducing costs, and enhancing combat readiness by aligning pathways for change across various platforms, bases, and organizational entities. Work will be performed in Dayton, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by March 12, 2026.  This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $ 33,960,943 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8684-24-C-B032).