United States, June 27 -- University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, Ohio, was awarded a?$9,978,638 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for sustainment and modernization efforts supporting fielded weapon systems. This contract provides for support for identifying, evaluating, maturing, and qualifying existing, new and/or emerging materials, processes, and technologies that directly enhance weapon system performance and maintainability. Work will be performed in Dayton, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance appropriation funds in the amount of $9,978,638 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wri...