Shield AI, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $14,989,097 firm-fixed-price modification (A0001) to previously awarded contract FA8649-20-C-0158 for research and development efforts relating to unmanned aircraft system operations. This modification provides for the support of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations conducted by special operations forces ground combat maneuver elements in complex, contested and congested environments. Work will be performed in Hurlburt Field, Fla., and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2023. Fiscal 2021 Small Business Innovation Research funds in the amount of $14,989,097 are being obligated at the time of award. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $16,391,909. The 765th Specialized Contracting Flight, Hurlburt Field, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 12/17/21)
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