# Air Force Awards $333M JCWA Data Contract

The U.S. Air Force awarded Enlighten IT Consulting, an HII Mission Technologies subsidiary, a **$332.8 million firm-fixed-price contract** on September 30, 2026, after receiving seven proposals. The work supports data interoperability for the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA), including edge analytics, storage, and transport capabilities within the Integrated Defensive Cyber System architecture. Performance runs through September 30, 2032, and the competition was conducted through the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

- The award establishes a multiyear opportunity for JCWA data integration and cyber architecture support; the signal identifies work locations in the United States and internationally.
- Companies pursuing related work can evaluate how their cyber, data interoperability, edge analytics, storage, and transport capabilities align with JCWA needs.
- The seven-proposal competition indicates multiple firms competed through Tradewinds for this requirement, making the marketplace relevant to firms seeking similar federal technology opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
- U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM)

### Vendors
- Enlighten IT Consulting (Awardee)
- HII Mission Technologies (Parent organization of awardee)

### Sources
- [HII's Enlighten IT Lands $333M Air Force JCWA Contract](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/hii-enlighten-it-air-force-jcwa) - GovCon Wire