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Stealth Delivery & Persistence Weaponry

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense, specifically for the Air Force Research Laboratory, focuses on the research and development of stealth delivery mechanisms and persistence capabilities for cyber weaponry projects. The scope of work involves creating last-mile delivery vectors, developing obfuscation techniques to bypass security software, and engineering persistence mechanisms through low-level system programming. The project requires the delivery of stealth delivery prototypes and persistence modules. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, personnel must possess TS/SCI clearance and provide DD Form 2345. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on July 14, 2026.

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DoD subcontract for AFRL developing stealth cyber weaponry delivery and persistence mechanisms.

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Department Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl RikView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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This scope was carved out of FA8750-26-S-7004.

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Researches and develops stealth delivery mechanisms and persistence capabilities for prime contractors on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) cyber weaponry projects. Develops last-mile delivery vectors, obfuscation techniques to bypass security software, and persistence mechanisms for low-level system programming. Requires TS/SCI clearance and DD Form 2345. Delivers stealth delivery prototypes and persistence modules.

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