Applied Research Associates Wins $111M Naval Research Laboratory Contract
Applied Research Associates has been awarded a $111.5 million contract by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory for R&D support. This contract highlights the Navy's commitment to advancing high-performance computing and technology integration in defense operations.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedApplied Research Associates (ARA) has obtained a $111.5 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, focusing on support for the Center for High Performance Computing.
The contract includes engineering, technical support, and development of cryptographic capabilities, structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-only award. A concurrent task order worth $14.6 million could rise to $44.6 million, with work to be completed by May 2027 at the NRL facility in Washington, D.C.
Funding includes various fiscal 2026 defense RDT&E and procurement funds. ARA's recent contract history includes a five-year $48 million Navy project and participation in a $249.7 million IDIQ contract for unmanned systems.
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