Battelle has been awarded a US Air Force research and development contract valued at up to $111.4 million over four years to develop and test technologies designed to improve airbase resilience, maintain operations, and support recovery following disruptions.
The contract includes a base-period value of $51.6 million and supports the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Capability Requirements Branch, which manages research into airbase infrastructure and engineering requirements.
Under the agreement, Battelle will identify capability gaps and develop, assess, and test potential solutions. These efforts may involve prototype technologies as well as commercially available systems.
The research will address both equipment requirements and improvements to operational procedures and practices. Findings from testing and evaluation will help the Air Force determine which solutions are suitable for further development or potential deployment.
Recent Defense Projects
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle is a nonprofit research and development organization that serves government and commercial customers across multiple sectors.
The organization has also been involved in defense projects focused on identifying and reducing biological threats. In August, Battelle demonstrated a surface-detection technology that uses a sprayable liquid to change color when it comes into contact with a targeted hazardous substance. The approach could help identify contamination without requiring specialized detection equipment.
Earlier this year, Battelle received a separate contract under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 program to address existing and emerging biological threats to US military personnel.
That award includes a $52.9 million base period and could reach $93.3 million if all options are exercised. The contract will support scientific and technical activities aimed at strengthening biodefense capabilities and enhancing military readiness.
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Global Threat Reduction Directorate oversees the STEP 2.0 program, collaborating with partner nations to address threats associated with weapons of mass destruction.
