Nominal Secures $53M Air Force Contract for Test Data Modernization

Event summary

  • Nominal awarded $53M IDIQ contract by Air Force Test Center (AFTC) for data infrastructure modernization.
  • Contract follows successful SBIR Phase II with Air Force Test Pilot School, transitioning to Phase III.
  • Platform aims to unify fragmented test data across multiple Air Force facilities for faster anomaly detection.
  • Nominal’s expansion includes Navy programs, such as MQ-25 Stingray, demonstrating cross-service adaptability.

The big picture

Nominal’s $53M contract reflects the growing urgency in defense modernization to streamline test data across fragmented systems. The shift from legacy processes to unified ecosystems aligns with broader DoD efforts to accelerate capability delivery. Nominal’s ability to bridge Air Force and Navy requirements positions it as a key player in defense data infrastructure.

What we're watching

Cross-Service Expansion
Whether Nominal can sustain momentum in both Air Force and Navy programs.
Data Interoperability
The pace at which Nominal’s platform integrates disparate test data sources.
Execution Risk
How Nominal manages scaling its platform across multiple high-stakes defense facilities.