# USAF Awards $390M Research IDIQ to Johns Hopkins APL

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) a sole-source indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to **$390 million** to provide research support services in information technology, combat systems, space science, and engineering. This contract, managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's space warfare directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, extends through September 2031 and complements APL's existing defense research roles, including missile and electronic warfare programs.

- This award highlights the Air Force's continued investment in advanced research capabilities supporting space and combat system technologies.
- Procurement professionals should note the sole-source nature of this IDIQ, indicating strategic reliance on Johns Hopkins APL's specialized expertise.
- Contractors in IT, space science, and engineering sectors may find opportunities to collaborate as subcontractors under this IDIQ.
- The contract's long duration through 2031 provides a stable funding horizon for research initiatives aligned with Air Force priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Department of War

### Vendors
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Johns Hopkins APL Lands $390M Air Force Research IDIQ](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/johns-hopkins-apl-390m-air-force-research-support-idiq) - GovCon Wire