Agile Cyber Technology 3

Ordering period

60 months

Ceiling

$950 million

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through ACT3 in the last 12 months.

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  NAICS 541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

  Department of Defense

  Last 12mo obligations

  $74.5M

  Last 12mo awards

  6

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

What is ACT3?

Agile Cyber Technology 3 (ACT3) is a contract vehicle managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate. It provides a flexible rapid contracting mechanism to support the research, development, prototyping, demonstration, evaluation, and transition of cyber capabilities. The program has a total ceiling of $950 million and succeeds the Agile Cyber Technology 2 (ACT 2) vehicle.

Which agency manages ACT3?

Agile Cyber Technology 3 is a IDIQ managed by Air Force Research Laboratory.

What can agencies acquire through ACT3?

The vehicle is set aside for small businesses and is available for use by AFRL, other military Program Offices, and the operational community.

How much has been obligated through ACT3?

$276.2M has been obligated across 11 task orders.

Which agencies use ACT3?

In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through ACT3 included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $74.5M in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). Figures use reported USAspending award data.

How many contractors hold ACT3?

5 contractors hold a position on ACT3.

What is the contract ceiling of ACT3?

ACT3 has a program ceiling of $950 million.

Is ACT3 active?

Yes, ACT3 is currently active (ordering period: 60 months).