# Air Force Awards MTSI $153M Task Order

The U.S. Air Force awarded Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) a **$153 million** MES III task order, reported October 2, 2026, for testing, engineering, integration, and modernization across Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft and mission systems. The work includes program management, cybersecurity, logistics software, and specialized test systems. The signal also identifies the Defense R&D Summit, scheduled for February 4, 2027, in McLean, Virginia, as an industry engagement opportunity.

- The task order creates demand for engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, logistics software, and mission-system modernization capabilities supporting Air Guard and Reserve platforms.
- Companies supplying these capabilities can assess whether their offerings align with MTSI’s work and whether engagement with the awardee could support future business; the signal does not specify subcontracting opportunities.
- The Defense R&D Summit is scheduled for **February 4, 2027 (125 days away)** in McLean, Virginia. Industry stakeholders can plan participation as an opportunity to engage with the defense R&D community.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Air National Guard (ANG)
- Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC)
- General Services Administration, Assisted Acquisition Services (GSA AAS)
- Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

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

### Sources
- [MTSI Books $153M Air Force MES III Task Order](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/mtsi-air-force-mes-iii-task-order-guard-reserve-modernization) - GovCon Wire