QinetiQ Inc., Lorton, Virginia, was awarded an $84,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for first article testing and production of next-generation advanced bomb suits. Bids were solicited via the internet with seven received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-23-D-0021).