Battelle Named Key Subcontractor for U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Contract

The seven-year, $100 million contract supports mission-critical operations and research at the major test facility.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:47am

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Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH), a small business provider of Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) operations and management services, has been awarded the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services contract at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground. Battelle, a leading research and development organization, will serve as a major subcontractor on the contract.

Why it matters

The contract supports critical chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense research, development, testing, and evaluation at one of the nation's most vital defense test centers. Battelle's participation reestablishes its presence at Dugway Proving Ground and expands its defense testing and integration capabilities, particularly in the area of unmanned systems.

The details

Under the contract, SA-TECH and Battelle will provide comprehensive range and test operations, special programs support, metrology and calibration services, test engineering and data analysis, training enablement, and high-hazard laboratory operations. The contract allows Battelle to accelerate innovation and directly support emerging operational needs within the active MRTFB environment.

  • The seven-year contract was awarded on January 29, 2026.

The players

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH)

A small business provider of Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) operations and management services, and the prime contractor for the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) Mission Support Services contract at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground.

Battelle

A leading research and development organization that will serve as a major subcontractor on the WDTC Mission Support Services contract, re-establishing its presence at Dugway Proving Ground and expanding its defense testing and integration capabilities.

U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground

An 800,000-acre Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) that enables research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) and operationally relevant test events in support of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense missions.

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What they’re saying

“Battelle is proud to support SA-TECH and the Joint Force as well as other Government stakeholders on this important program. This award re-establishes Battelle's presence at WDTC and allows us to bring our deep scientific, engineering, and test expertise back to one of the nation's most vital defense test centers.”

— Joe Cochran, Manager for Battelle's Defense Enablement Division

“The WDTC mission creates a unique and powerful platform to expand Battelle's work in defense-related unmanned systems testing and integration. Operating inside an active MRTFB environment allows us to accelerate innovation and directly support emerging operational needs.”

— Andy Shaffer, Program Manager

What’s next

The contract will enable Battelle and SA-TECH to provide critical support for research, development, testing, and evaluation activities at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground over the next seven years.

The takeaway

This contract award highlights Battelle's continued commitment to supporting the U.S. military's defense capabilities, particularly in the areas of CBRN defense and unmanned systems integration, through its expertise in scientific research, engineering, and test services.