Synopsis of Award: Radio-Frequency (RF) Sensing Through Obscured Media Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Base

The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) base awarded under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to advance Radio-Frequency (RF) sensing capabilities for detecting military electromagnetic signals—such as communications, radar, and electronic warfare emissions—through obscurants like soil, foliage, and building structures. The primary objective is to enhance counter-explosive hazards (CEH) operations by improving situational awareness within complex electromagnetic environments for both U.S. blue force and adversarial red force technologies. The awarded contract holder is Ideal Innovations Incorporated, with subcontractors including Becker Science Technology, Inc., Actalent Services, LLC, Augmntr, Inc., and Baylor University, all operating under a total estimated ceiling value of $71,987,505.02, which reflects the maximum potential funding across the life of the IDIQ but excludes detailed line-item pricing or task order specifications. The performance location is centered at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, with the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground serving as the procuring agency and Adelphi Contracting Division managing administration. The acquisition, solicited under W911NF-23-S-0001-0003 and executed via Contract W911QX-26-D-A007, was issued on June 15, 2026, with public posting on June 17, 2026. Although the contract operates as an IDIQ with no defined period of performance or delivery schedule, it is structured to issue future task orders for research, development, and testing activities tied to RF sensing technologies. The award basis is inferred to be a trade-off process prioritizing technical innovation over cost, as supported by the absence of detailed pricing data and the nature of BAA procurements. Point of contact for contract administration is Zachary Dowling, with David Erb as a secondary contact, both located at the Adelphi, Maryland site. No explicit contract clauses, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or special provisions such as security clearances, key personnel requirements, or contract options were detailed in the provided documentation, though the subject matter implies that personnel may need appropriate clearances and compliance with standard FAR and DFARS regulations applies. Financial identification is limited to the agency code W911QX and contract number, with no Treasury Account Symbol or invoicing method specified. Representations and certifications