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Project ARIA - AI Virtual BAS Operator for Enhanced DoD Building Performance

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Award Notice · W912HQ26CA077

posted 18 September 2026 · awarded 18 September 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AJ11

$1,802,484

Summary

The Department of the Army awarded Advantek Consulting, Inc. a contract to perform research services for Project ARIA, an AI Virtual Building Automation System (BAS) Operator intended to improve DoD building performance. The effort focuses on developing advanced artificial‑intelligence capabilities that can autonomously manage building systems, which is central to the procurement.

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