Metron Awarded $49 Million Navy Undersea Warfare Tech Contract
Anna Davis09/07/2025
Contract Award Defense
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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced it has awarded a contract for the development of combat system signal processing, tracking algorithms, tools, and display technologies for undersea warfare systems to Metron worth $9.3 million over an initial period ending in September 2026. The cost-plus-fixed fee and cost-only contract, which was competitively procured, will primarily be performed in Reston, Virginia (95%) and Portland, Oregon (5%).
Work to be Completed Under Anti-Submarine Warfare Development for Undersea Systems Contract
According to the sources sought / presolicitation notice, this contract tasks Metron with advancing technologies critical to undersea warfare. Specifically, the work includes the development of combat system signal processing capabilities, tracking algorithms, specialized tools, and display technologies for use in both surface ship and submarine systems.
The contract supports several key Navy programs, including the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW DSS) and Advanced Processing and Capability Builds (AxB) for both surface ships and submarines. These efforts are intended to enhance the Navy’s ability to detect, track, and respond to undersea threats using state-of-the-art technology.
The project is structured with a base year and four option years. If all options are exercised, the cumulative value of the contract could reach $49.4 million and extend through September 2030. This phased approach allows NAVSEA to incrementally build on research and development outcomes as new technologies are validated.
The contract was awarded through a full and open competition, with 28 offers received. Metron’s proposal was selected following a two-phase process that began with white paper submissions in response to a Broad Agency Announcement for Advanced Undersea Technologies.
About Metron
Metron, based in Reston, Virginia, specializes in advanced research and development for defense applications. The company has previously worked with NAVSEA on related projects, including a $1.6 million SBIR PHASE II contract addressing the Navy's Kiematic Contract Tracking using Hybrid Features topic.
Metron’s expertise in signal processing and decision support systems positions it as a key partner for NAVSEA’s ongoing efforts to modernize undersea warfare capabilities. The company’s work is expected to contribute significantly to the Navy’s technological edge in anti-submarine operations over the coming years.
This award was disclosed by the DoD in its daily press release. Additional contract details will be available on HigherGov once disclosed by the government in approximately 90 days under N0002425C5243 after the contract is formally disclosed by the government.
