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Intent to Award Sole/Single Source: Centrifuge and Research Altitude Chambers (C/RAC) Operations

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Award Notice · FA2396-26-D-B004

posted 27 October 2026 · awarded 25 September 2026 · NAICS 541330 · PSC R425

$15,000,000

Summary

The Department of the Air Force awarded KBR Wyle Services, LLC a contract for operations and maintenance of its Centrifuge/Research Altitude Chambers (C/RAC) used to conduct high‑G acceleration and high‑altitude physiological testing. The award supports daily test activities that are critical for evaluating human performance under extreme conditions.

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