# Air Force Awards Dayton Capability IDIQ

On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Air Force awarded Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) a potential **$474 million** SBIR Phase III IDIQ for capability and operational discovery, with performance in Dayton, Ohio, and Alexandria, Virginia, through March 30, 2032. The Air Force obligated $400,036 at award, so the ceiling is not the amount currently funded. Related Air Force procurement activity in this cluster includes a $371 million systems-engineering and technical-assistance contract and a potential $416 million technology-integration IDIQ.

- Contractors should distinguish the $474 million ceiling from the amount obligated when assessing near-term revenue, subcontracting prospects, or market forecasts; the signal identifies no open solicitation or procurement contact.
- The performance locations and period through March 30, 2032, are relevant to firms assessing regional staffing and capacity for Air Force capability-development work.
- The related awards indicate additional Air Force demand for systems engineering, technical assistance, and technology integration. Contractors tracking defense R&D may also consider the 2027 Defense R&D Summit on February 4, 2027, as an industry-engagement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Department of War (DoW)
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

### Vendors
- Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) (awardee)

### Sources
- [MTSI Secures $474M Air Force Capability Development Contract](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/mtsi-air-force-capability-development) - ExecutiveBiz