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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alion Science and Technology announces that it has been awarded a $292 million task order with a 60-month period of performance for the Advancement of Integrated Persistent Expeditionary Surveillance (AIPES) and Force Protection Systems (FPS) for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Force Protection Division (HBU) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane). This task order includesRDT&E of emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to significantly enhance the functionality and capability of existing and future Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and FP systems forAFLCMC Force Protection Division, NSWC Crane, and their strategic partners. Alion was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These DoD IAC MAC task orders (TOs) are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the DTIC repository and the Research and Development (R&D) and Science & Technology (S&T) community. "Alion's extensive expertise in the integration of sensors, sensor data, and command and control (C2) systems spans across multiple force protection platforms and technologies that provide full situational awareness for forward base operations," said Alan Dietrich, Alion's Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Group. "Delivering advanced technologies enables DOD customers to achieve and maintain modernized force protection capability. Alion will continue providing innovative technologies and advanced tools warfighters need to gain and maintain complete battlefield readiness." Work under this task order will incorporate advanced technologies into existing and future ISR and FP systems, subsystems, and components to enhance the performance of legacy systems through technology insertion and rapid prototyping of the resulting modified systems. Alion will provide advanced R&D studies enabling changes in the way legacy and new systems are supported. In addition, work will include total life cycle management encompassing all logistic elements necessary to meet operational demands. To operate successfully in changing environments, systems must function reliably in the field for longer durations, with minimal levels of logistical support, and without frequent access to the supply chain. At the same time, systems must remain affordable, mobile, and easily upgradable. To increase system reliability while reducing system cost, Alion will conduct technology assessments to identify critical enabling technologies in the key areas of material, manufacturing, and testing to establish their suitability for specific applications. This includes researching and developing new technical approaches and opportunities for technology transfer and technology insertion. ABOUT DOD IAC PROGRAM The DoD IAC program operates as a part of Defense Technical Information Center and provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in the 1940s, the IAC program serves the DoD Science & Technology (S&T) and acquisition communities driving innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader S&T community. ABOUT ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Solving some of our nation's most complex national security challenges, Alion works side-by-side with our Defense and Intelligence communities as we design and deliver advanced engineering solutions to meet current and future demands. We go beyond the superficial and dive deep into the root of the engineering complexities and bring innovation to reality. With global industry expertise in Big Data, Analytics, and Cyber Security; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Live, Virtual, and Constructive Solutions; Electronic Warfare and C5ISR; and Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, Alion delivers mission success where and when it matters most. To learn more, visit www.alionscience.com. Disclaimer. "This material is based upon work supported by the DoD Information Analysis Center Program Management Office (DoD IAC PMO), sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)under Contract No. FA807518D0002." Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited. "Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (774 ESS)." SOURCE Alion Science and Technology Corporation Related Links http://www.alionscience.com

Answer: Alion Awarded $292 Million Task Order for the Advancement of Integrated Persistent Expeditionary Surveillance (AIPES) and Force Protection Systems (FPS) for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Force Protection Division (HBU) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane)