# Air Force Awards $85M IDIQ to DCS Corporation

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded DCS Corporation a prime position on an $85 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on September 16, 2026. This contract supports research and development efforts focused on Digital System-Level Mission-Driven Integrated Design Methods for Aerospace Systems (VOLARE), emphasizing vehicle system design products and thermal management system design methodologies. Work under this contract will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and aims to advance aerospace system design capabilities critical to Air Force missions.

- **Why this matters:** This IDIQ contract represents a significant investment in aerospace systems research, providing multiple task order opportunities for contractors specializing in vehicle system design and thermal management.
- Procurement professionals should note the prime contractor role of DCS Corporation, which may influence subcontracting and partnership opportunities.
- The contract's focus on integrated design methods signals a strategic emphasis on advanced engineering solutions within the Air Force's aerospace research portfolio.
- Companies with expertise in aerospace system design and thermal management should evaluate how to engage with AFRL and DCS Corporation for upcoming task orders under this IDIQ.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

### Vendors
- DCS Corporation (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [DCS Awarded Prime Position on $85M Air Force IDIQ for](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/16/3363440/0/en/dcs-awarded-prime-position-on-85m-air-force-idiq-for-aerospace-systems-research.html) - globenewswire.com