Leidos Inc. to Develop High-Powered Microwave Prototype Under $13.1 Million Contract

Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $13,102,146 cost-reimbursement contract for a Genesis Chamber: design, evaluation, and construction high powered microwave prototype. This contract will cover the breadth of ongoing system development for the purpose of providing a transition pathway from technology demonstrator systems to military-specification equipment. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by December 2027. This contract was the result of a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $600,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9451-24-C-X046).