Applied Research Associates Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a $49,999,999 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to support research and development activities to produce hardware/software prototypes. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 5, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W911NF-23-D-0003).