Davidson Awarded Position on Department of Defense’s AI Talent 2.0 Contract Vehicle
- David Wood
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
(HUNTSVILLE, AL)— Davidson has been awarded a position on the U.S. Department of Defense’s AI Talent 2.0 Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)—a five-year, $249 million contract vehicle designed to rapidly deploy elite AI, machine learning (ML), and data science talent in support of national defense missions.
This award deepens Davidson’s strategic role in advancing algorithmic warfare and
trusted AI solutions at the speed and scale required by today’s defense landscape. AI Talent 2.0 enables Davidson to deliver cleared, high-impact technical talent to critical DoD programs, particularly where autonomy, real-time intelligence, and software-defined operations are mission imperatives.
“We see AI Talent 2.0 as a natural extension of our commitment to operationalizing trusted AI and accelerating decision advantage for the warfighter,” said Walter Hough, Vice President of Algorithmic Warfare at Davidson. “This is about delivering the right algorithms, in the right battlespace, at the right time.”
Trusted Partnership with the CDAO
Davidson’s selection stems from its sustained engagement with the DoD’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), including multiple industry collaborations and a solution accepted into the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. These efforts, led by Jack Francis, Director of AI Solutions, showcase Davidson’s ongoing contributions to the Department’s digital modernization and trusted AI initiatives.
A Strategic Step Forward
Participation in AI Talent 2.0 marks a significant milestone in Davidson’s vision to become a premier small business provider of AI-enabled mission engineering. It complements the company’s expanding investments in internal R&D, secure edge AI solutions, and advanced decision support systems—solidifying Davidson’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology for national security.
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