Navy names 16 vendors for $350 million technical services contract orders; 9 has Alabama locations
The military is not immediately disbursing any money, not until individual orders are issued.
Mason Reed 
The U.S. Navy has officially tapped 16 companies to compete for orders under a massive $350 million technical services contract. According to a May 28 Pentagon release, nine of these selected vendors maintain a physical presence right here in Alabama.
Contract Scope and Timeline
While the ceiling for the contract is set at $350 million, the military is not disbursing funds immediately. Instead, payments will be triggered as individual orders are issued to the winning firms throughout the life of the agreement. This work is slated to run for seven years, wrapping up on May 30, 2033.
Operational Focus
The scope of technical support covered by this deal is extensive, touching on several critical areas of operation. These include systems engineering, hardware and software development, configuration management, and ongoing installation and maintenance. Additionally, the contract encompasses specialized surveillance and reconnaissance activities, intelligence operations, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Work Locations
While Alabama-based firms have secured a spot in the bidding pool, the Pentagon noted that the lion's share of the labor—roughly 90%—is expected to take place in California. The remaining work will be distributed across various locations within the continental United States. 205focus.com will continue to monitor these developments as individual task orders are announced.
