KNOWLEDGE BASED SERVICES - PROGRAM PLANNING BUDGET EXECUTION SUPPORT AND PHYSICAL SECURITY (NUCLEAR AND NON-NUCLEAR) INCLUDING COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND OTHER EVOLVING THREATS TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Washington Headquarters Services procured knowledge-based services from Applied Research Associates, Inc., including program planning, budget execution support, physical security for nuclear and non-nuclear assets, and technical support against counter unmanned systems and other evolving threats, valued at USD 24,654,550.11. This delivery order under GS00Q14OADU104 supports Department of Defense activities, likely aiding acquisition oversight, policy analysis, and security in the National Capital Region amid broader analytic and technical support frameworks. The strategic context involves enhancing defense capabilities against modern threats like drones, aligning with ARA's expertise in research and engineering for national security challenges.