ENSCO Inc. wins $9.9 million Air Force seismic detection contract
The Vienna, Virginia, technology firm will enhance global seismic detection at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, under a competitive award running through July 2031.
VIENNA, VIRGINIA — ENSCO Inc.has won a $9.9 million ceiling contract to strengthen global seismic detection for the Air Force on July 10, 2026.
The company, based in Vienna, Virginia, secured the award for regional phased ratio enhancement, work that provides enhanced global seismic detection capabilities. The Air Force will oversee performance at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, with completion expected by July 9, 2031. The contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds of $375,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Acquisition Management and Integration Center, Detachment 2, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity (see war.gov).
ENSCO Inc.is a privately held international technology enterprise valued at more than $190 million, with over 750 employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area (see ensco.com). The company was founded in 1969 and operates in the space, national security, and surface transportation sectors (see ensco.com). It serves government and commercial customers in mission-critical environments where safety, security and reliability are paramount (see ensco.com).
This contract represents the first contract awarded to ENSCO Inc.in 2026, bringing the company’s total contract value for the year to $9.9 million. It is also the 140th Department of Defense contract awarded in Virginia during 2026.
The award is not the largest ever given to ENSCO Inc., whose record stands at $74.3 million, though it remains notable within the Air Force portfolio. It falls between the 2026 Air Force portfolio’s year-to-date minimum of $17 and maximum of $5.6 billion. The award was announced among 10 Department of Defense contracts issued nationwide on July 10, 2026.
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