# Army Faces Protest on C-UAS Contract Award

The U.S. Army awarded a **$665 million** contract to Parsons Corp for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities. Oasis Systems LLC has filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), challenging the Army's evaluation process and raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest, as Parsons manufactures the C-UAS products it may be tasked to test and evaluate. The GAO is expected to issue a decision by December 24, 2026.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should be aware that large defense contracts, especially in emerging technology areas like C-UAS, may face protests that can delay contract performance and impact vendor relationships.
- The protest highlights the importance of transparent and defensible evaluation processes to mitigate risks of bid challenges.
- Contractors in the C-UAS and defense technology sectors should consider the implications of vertical integration and conflict of interest concerns in their proposals.
- Organizations involved in Army acquisitions should prepare for potential schedule adjustments pending the GAO ruling and assess contingency plans accordingly.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)

### Vendors
- Parsons Corp (awardee)
- Oasis Systems LLC (protester)

### Sources
- [Oasis protests Army C-UAS contract win by Parsons Corp - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2026/09/oasis-claims-conflicts-armys-c-uas-award-parsons/416086) - Washington Technology