ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), valued at more than $2 million, to support the Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) Modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS).
The standardized IBS system is a crucial component for distributing tactical and strategic intelligence reports across the globe in near-real time.
“Our team is thrilled to continue our partnership with AFRL and the IBS Executive Agent,” Ashwin Amanna, chief waveform officer at ANDRO, said in a news release announcing the contract. “This award highlights our dedication to fostering secure and efficient communication solutions through our innovative High Assurance Waveform Computing (HAWC) program under AFRL.”
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ANDRO’s HAWK program for AFRL is integral to the modernization efforts, offering rapid software-based waveform development that meets the demands of current testing and validation phase.
“We’re honored that our HAWC program is recognized for its critical role in the IBS PACE modernization project,” ANDRO President Andrew Drozd said in the release. “Our waveform development team is committed to leveraging their expertise in software-defined radio and waveform technology to support the Department of Defense’s global communication needs.”
The project is a collaborative effort involving multiple enterprises and vendors, each contributing their expertise to enhance the IBS system’s performance and reliability.
Headquartered in Rome, ANDRO is a technology company specializing in advanced software-based waveform technology, systems integration, and high-assurance computing solutions.


