ICF Awarded New $25 Million Agreement to Deliver Cyber Services to Army Research Lab
Rhea-AI Summary
ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI) was awarded a new subcontract task order from Parsons Corporation to provide cybersecurity technology and R&D services to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL). The agreement has a $25 million ceiling value and a five-year term, including a 12‑month base period plus four one‑year options.
ICF will support DEVCOM ARL’s CARSIPMoD mission to advance secure, resilient tactical networks for military field operations, delivering AI, machine learning, network science, systems administration, and modeling, simulation and testing services. The company highlights its long-standing ARL support and CMMC Level 2 certification.
Positive
- $25 million ceiling subcontract task order over five years
- Multi-year cyber and R&D support to DEVCOM ARL CARSIPMoD mission
- Expands defense work through partnership with Parsons Corporation
- Leverages ICF’s CMMC Level 2 certification for U.S. defense programs
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – ICFI
In the Jul 22 session, ICFI gained 2.20%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Contract award | Positive | -0.6% | Caltrans recompete contract announcement was followed by a negative price reaction. |
| Jun 25 | Share repurchase | Positive | +9.8% | Increased share-repurchase authorization was followed by a positive price reaction. |
| Jun 24 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | -4.1% | Second-quarter earnings timing announcement was followed by a negative price reaction. |
| May 20 | Technology launch | Positive | -0.7% | Government-focused accelerator launch was followed by a negative price reaction. |
| May 07 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | -6.6% | First-quarter results and reaffirmed guidance were followed by a negative price reaction. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
ICFI's recent positive corporate announcements generally diverged from subsequent price reactions, with the share-repurchase authorization the notable aligned exception.
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Cyber Technology and Research Support Will Advance Tactical Networks for Military Operations
ICF will support DEVCOM ARL's Computationally Augmented and Resilient: Situation Awareness, Intelligence, Planning, Mobility, and Defense (CARSIPMoD) mission of advancing secure, resilient tactical networks to strengthen military field operations. The company will provide a wide range of technology services, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, network science and systems administration, as well as modeling, simulation and testing.
"Mission success depends on staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats and quickly moving from research to real-world application," said Jennifer Welham, ICF senior vice president. "We're proud to partner with DEVCOM ARL and combine deep operational expertise with advanced technology solutions that improve network security, enhance tactical computing and increase the agility needed to support military readiness."
ICF has supported ARL's cyber operations and R&D initiatives for nearly three decades and partners with multiple defense organizations to modernize the systems underpinning readiness and mission operations. From targeted cybersecurity and workforce support to enterprise-level digital modernization, ICF combines mission strategy, human-centered design, AI, open-source development, low-code platforms and custom engineering to build secure, scalable systems that improve performance and accelerate outcomes.
ICF is a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certified vendor, recognizing its ability to meet stringent federal cybersecurity standards when supporting
About ICF
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.
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