# DARPA Awards $31M Support Contract to Everforth ECS

In September 2026, DARPA awarded Everforth ECS Federal a **$30.9 million** cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide advisory, assistance, and systems engineering support for its Multi X Office programs. The contract obligates $1.49 million in FY 2026 funds at award and requires completion by October 2027. Work will be performed in Arlington, Virginia. This award expands Everforth ECS's government portfolio, which includes recent contracts with the Army and Defense Health Agency.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant investment DARPA is making in systems engineering support for advanced research programs, indicating ongoing opportunities in advisory and technical services.
- The contract's cost-plus-fixed-fee structure suggests a focus on flexible, performance-based support rather than fixed deliverables.
- Contractors with expertise in defense research advisory and systems engineering may find strategic value in targeting DARPA and related defense agencies.
- The Arlington, Virginia location highlights the geographic focus for contract execution and potential local subcontracting opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

### Vendors
- Everforth ECS Federal (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [DARPA Taps Everforth ECS for $31M Support Contract](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/darpa-everforth-ecs-multi-x-office-contract) - ExecutiveBiz