U.S. Air Force Cloud One Contract Awarded to Amazon
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Amazon Web Service Inc. a $581,318,585 contract to support the Air Force Cloud One program, reinforcing Amazon Web Services role in U.S. military cloud modernization.
The award, announced by the Department of Defense, covers the provision of cloud computing services in support of Cloud One and its Air Force mission customers. The contract was issued as a sole source acquisition and will run through Dec. 7, 2028.
Contract Overview and Scope
Amazon Web Service Inc., based in Seattle, Washington, received the firm fixed price contract from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The contract action is identified as FA8726 26 F B004.
Under the terms of the agreement, Amazon will deliver cloud services across contractor designated facilities throughout the contiguous United States. These services are intended to support a wide range of Air Force missions that rely on secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure.
At the time of award, fiscal year 2026 operations and maintenance funds totaling $3,497,937 were obligated. Additional funding is expected to be applied over the life of the contract as requirements are executed.
Role of Cloud One in Air Force Modernization
The Cloud One program is the U.S. Air Force enterprise cloud environment and serves as a core element of the service branch digital transformation strategy. Cloud One provides standardized cloud capabilities for weapons systems, command and control platforms, logistics networks, and business applications.
By using a centralized cloud environment, the Air Force aims to accelerate software deployment, improve cybersecurity, and reduce the cost and complexity of maintaining legacy information technology systems. Cloud One also supports the Department of Defense shift toward data driven operations and joint all domain command and control concepts.
Amazon Web Services has been a long standing provider within the Cloud One ecosystem, supporting classified and unclassified workloads and meeting Defense Department security and compliance requirements.
Why Amazon Web Services Was Selected
The Air Force cited a sole source acquisition approach for this award, reflecting the program office assessment that Amazon Web Services uniquely met the technical, security, and operational needs of Cloud One at this stage of the program.
AWS operates one of the largest and most mature cloud infrastructures used by U.S. government agencies, including the Defense Department, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. Its experience supporting sensitive defense workloads has positioned it as a key provider for large scale military cloud programs.
While the Air Force has pursued multi vendor strategies in other cloud initiatives, Cloud One has historically relied on AWS as its primary commercial cloud provider.
Strategic Importance for U.S. Defense Cloud
The Air Force Cloud One contract highlights the growing reliance of the U.S. military on commercial cloud providers to enable modern warfare capabilities. Cloud services underpin artificial intelligence tools, data analytics, mission planning software, and real time operational awareness.
As the Air Force continues to integrate digital capabilities into aircraft, space systems, and ground operations, the stability and security of its cloud infrastructure remains a top priority. Long term contracts such as this one provide continuity while allowing the service to adapt to evolving mission demands.
The award also reflects broader Pentagon efforts to modernize information technology while maintaining strict cybersecurity controls and compliance with federal standards.
Oversight and Contract Management
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base serves as the contracting activity for this award. The center is responsible for managing major acquisition programs related to command and control, cyber systems, and enterprise IT for the Air Force.
Program oversight will focus on service availability, cybersecurity compliance, and performance benchmarks throughout the contract period.
What Comes Next
With performance extending through late 2028, the Cloud One contract will continue to shape how the Air Force delivers digital capabilities across its enterprise. The agreement ensures ongoing access to cloud services while the service evaluates future cloud strategies and potential competitive procurements.
For Amazon Web Services, the award reinforces its position as a central player in U.S. defense cloud computing and long term military IT modernization.
