Company will develop and test advanced AI capabilities for US Army DEVCOM ARL, accelerating deployment of mission-ready AI for contested operational environments
FAIRFAX, Va. — July 28, 2026 — Everforth™ ECS®, a provider of advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, and the Federal Government Segment of Everforth, Inc. (NYSE: EFOR), today announced the company has won a three-year, $115 million contract with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Under the award, Everforth ECS will support the Nautilus for AI Research and Development program, helping the Department of War (DoW) accelerate the development, testing, and operational integration of advanced AI capabilities.
The Nautilus program is designed to support Army research and experimentation involving trusted AI technologies. Under the contract, Everforth ECS will support research, development, testing, and evaluation of trusted artificial intelligence technologies for Army applications, including work intended to improve the transition of research capabilities to mission environments.
As the prime contractor supporting the Nautilus program, Everforth ECS will develop, test, and integrate advanced AI capabilities for operational use. The company will apply its expertise in AI development, software engineering, cybersecurity, AI fielding, and test and evaluation to identify scalable approaches for transitioning AI from experimentation to mission use. The work will emphasize secure development, rigorous evaluation, mission assurance, and integration methods that support human decision making in bandwidth and compute-constrained environments.
DONNIE SCOTT
President, Everforth ECS
“AI is reshaping how the DoW will operate in the years ahead, but realizing its full potential requires securely delivering that technology when and where it can help service members make faster, better-informed decisions in the most demanding operational environments,” said Donnie Scott, president of Everforth ECS. “We’re honored to partner with the Army on the Nautilus program to advance AI innovation, strengthen our nation’s defense technology ecosystem, and deliver capabilities that improve mission outcomes.
“This award also reflects the exceptional work our teams are doing to support national security missions and creates new opportunities for technical talent across AI development, secure software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity,” he added.
The research effort under the Nautilus program is intended to help shape how the DoW adopts AI at scale. By evaluating new approaches to integrating AI with existing systems, platforms, and operational workflows, Everforth ECS will help identify repeatable, scalable methods that can speed the transition of emerging technologies from experimentation to mission-ready use.
“Nautilus represents the next step in bringing trusted AI from the laboratory into real-world operational environments,” said Daniel Keller, head of the Defense business unit at Everforth ECS. “Our team brings deep experience delivering AI in bandwidth- and compute-constrained environments, and we’re excited to apply that expertise to help the Army develop, test, and operationalize AI capabilities that can be rapidly integrated across today’s and tomorrow’s mission landscape.”
DAN KELLER
Business Unit Leader, Defense
By supporting Nautilus, Everforth ECS will expand its role in defense AI research, testing, and transition-to-mission efforts while helping federal customers evaluate scalable approaches to trusted AI.
About Everforth ECS
Everforth ECS, a key segment of Everforth, is a trusted IT systems integrator serving government agencies. Everforth ECS provides modern digital solutions that enable fast and efficient decision making and support the effective execution of government agency operations.
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About Everforth, Inc.
Everforth, Inc. (NYSE: EFOR) is a leading technology and digital engineering company that helps organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Our six solution areas — AI and data, cloud and infrastructure, application and digital engineering, experience, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms — accelerate time to value for our commercial and federal clients. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and proven expertise, Everforth turns complexity into progress and delivers measurable outcomes. Everforth: Adapt and Thrive™. Learn more at everforth.com.
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