Mentioned:Heaviside IndustriesResearch Innovations Inc.$196M · Contract Award
The U.S. Army awarded two firms a combined $196 million in production contracts for electromagnetic spectrum sensors and analysis systems. Heaviside Industries received $99M for MOTH spectrum analyzers and RII secured $96.9M for AI-driven Dragonfly sensors mounted on unmanned aircraft.
What's happening
- Heaviside Industries won a five-year, $99M firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground on August 27 to deliver and maintain its MOTH spectrum analyzer.
- RII received a $96.9M firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract on September 3 to provide AI-driven Dragonfly sensors integrated onto the Menet Aero Intrepid 1200 unmanned aircraft system.
- Both awards support the Army's Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, or EMSO, Characteristics of Need and provide direction finding, geolocation and signal identification capabilities for tactical edge operations.
Why it matters
- The contracts fill a documented Army requirement for spectrum sensing and analysis systems identified in an RFI issued in February 2026 and a Characteristics of Needs document.
- MOTH and Dragonfly sensors enable electromagnetic spectrum situational awareness at the tactical edge, supporting command and control during contested operations and large-scale combat scenarios.
- The awards represent the first production contracts under the REWSI effort, a streamlined acquisition designed to provide spectrum capabilities across different Army formations and echelons.
Financial impact
- Heaviside will recognize revenue on the $99M IDIQ contract as deliveries occur under the five-year performance period; obligated funds and first-year recognition amounts not disclosed.
- RII will recognize revenue on the $96.9M IDIQ contract as Dragonfly sensors are delivered and integrated; timing and obligated funds not disclosed.
- Both contracts are firm-fixed-price, shifting cost risk to the contractors for MOTH analyzer and Dragonfly sensor production and maintenance over their respective performance periods.
The fine print
- Both awards are indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, meaning the Army can adjust ordering volume within the ceiling value over the performance period.
- Heaviside's contract ceiling is $99M over five years; RII's contract ceiling is $96.9M; actual obligated funds at award not disclosed in available sources.
- The REWSI program was designed to streamline acquisition; these represent the first production contracts awarded under that approach.
Source: GovCon Wire · Sep 14, 2026 · Drafted with Claude, reviewed by Industrial Base Alpha.
