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Essential scientific and engineering capabilities focused on the geophysical detection of nuclear proliferation as part of an approved University Affiliated Research Center (University of Alaska Fairbanks)

Department of War · Army · Contract Announcement

posted 7 August 2026 · awarded 7 August 2026 · runs to August 2031

$499,000,000 · idiq

Summary

The Army awarded a $499,000,000 contract to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for essential scientific and engineering capabilities focused on geophysical detection of nuclear proliferation under a University Affiliated Research Center. The notice provides no further detail beyond the title about the specific technologies or deliverables.

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