Interconnection Equipment Contract
The Interconnection Equipment Contract is a master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) with an $808 million ceiling value. The contract provides for the procurement of various interconnection equipment, including wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical connectors, power cables, and related accessories used in telecommunications and electronic systems. Originally solicited through a sources-sought announcement (Solicitation Number SPRBL1-19-R-0042), the contract aims to support the government's need for specialized electrical interconnect products across defense and logistics applications, with a performance period projected to commence in October 2019 and continuing through December 2029.
Task orders under this contract demonstrate a consistent pattern of relatively small to mid-sized procurements, typically ranging from a few thousand to several million dollars. Key prime contractors include ACE Electronics Defense Systems (a veteran-owned small business), Tactical & Survival Specialties (a small business), Tabet Manufacturing Company, and Cherokee Nation Distributors (a HUBZone small business). The majority of delivery orders are issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime and CECOM, with most contracts being firm fixed-price and having performance periods between 3-12 months. While most task orders do not utilize set-aside designations, a notable minority are designated as total small business set-asides. Performance locations frequently include military proving grounds and bases, with significant work occurring at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and various other Department of Defense installations.
Master IDIQ 12/18/19 12/17/29 Information Technology Enterprise Solutions 3 - Services (ITES-3S)
The Information Technology Enterprise Solutions 3 - Services (ITES-3S) is a $12.1 billion multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle administered by the U.S. Army Contracting Command. The contract enables federal agencies, primarily within the Department of Defense, to acquire a comprehensive range of information technology services and solutions. These services encompass enterprise-level IT integration, system management, cybersecurity, telecommunications, network infrastructure, software development, cloud services, technical support, and engineering assistance across domestic and international locations, including combat zones.
The task orders under ITES-3S demonstrate significant diversity in scope and value, typically ranging from $10,000 to over $65 million, with performance periods spanning 1-5 years. Frequently winning prime contractors include small businesses like Optivor Technologies, Zantech IT Services, Iron Bow Technologies, Strategic Operational Solutions, and larger firms such as Tyto Government Solutions and Deloitte Consulting. Common funding agencies include the U.S. Army (Training and Doctrine Command, Program Executive Offices, Cyber Command), Air Force, Special Operations Command, and other defense entities. Many task orders utilize small business set-asides, particularly for total small business, woman-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned categories. Performance locations span military installations across the United States, including Fort Detrick, West Point, Redstone Arsenal, and overseas locations in Kuwait and Qatar, reflecting the contract's broad operational flexibility.
Master IDIQ 9/25/18 9/24/23 EAGLE Global Logistics Services
The Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) Global Logistics Services is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle established by the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island to provide comprehensive logistics support services to the U.S. Army and its associated commands. The contract vehicle encompasses a broad range of logistics capabilities, including maintenance, supply chain management, transportation, facilities management, technical services, and installation support across various military installations domestically and internationally. With a shared ceiling of $23.5 billion, the EAGLE contract enables rapid and flexible acquisition of critical logistics services to support Army operational requirements.
The task orders under this EAGLE IDIQ demonstrate significant geographic and functional diversity, with task orders ranging from $10 million to over $1.5 billion and covering locations such as Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Fort Knox, Yuma Proving Ground, and international sites like Kuwait and Afghanistan. Frequently winning prime contractors include Technica LLC (woman-owned small business), The Logistics Company Inc. (veteran-owned small business), Amentum Services Inc., KBR Wyle Services LLC, and TECH Systems Inc. The task orders predominantly utilize cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price pricing mechanisms, with set-aside designations frequently targeting small businesses, including total small business, 8(a) competitive, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business categories. The primary funding agency is the Army Sustainment Command, and task orders typically support logistics readiness centers, base operations, installation management, and specialized support for military programs like the Enhanced Polar System.
Master IDIQ 9/28/12 9/28/17 Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3)
The Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) is a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle primarily focused on providing comprehensive technical, engineering, and professional services to the U.S. Army and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The contract vehicle supports a wide range of capabilities in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) domains, including research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), systems engineering, software development, program management, and technical support services. Awarded in May 2017 with a shared ceiling of $37.4 billion, the RS3 contract enables rapid and flexible acquisition of professional services across multiple mission areas.
The task orders under this vehicle demonstrate a consistent focus on advanced technology and mission-critical support, with typical contract values ranging from approximately $5 million to $380 million and performance periods spanning 3-5 years. Frequently winning prime contractors include large firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI Technologies, Leidos, and Parsons Government Services, as well as small businesses such as QED Systems, Fibertek, and Universal Technical Resource Services. Most task orders are awarded by Army research and development commands, including DEVCOM, RDECOM, and PEO C3T, with common set-aside designations being either unrestricted or total small business. Performance locations are predominantly in the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States, with key sites including Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Eatontown, New Jersey; and various Army bases and research facilities. The contract supports a diverse range of initiatives from sensor development and intelligence software systems to tactical network integration and soldier technology enhancement.
Master IDIQ 5/15/17 5/14/22 National Guard Family Lifecycle Services
The National Guard Family Lifecycle Services Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract provides comprehensive support services for National Guard service members and their families throughout the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) process. The contract encompasses a wide range of family support programs, including Family Program Coordination, Family Assistance Centers, Family Readiness, Military Family Life Consultants, Transition Assistance, Survivor Services, Military Funeral Honors, and Health and Resiliency initiatives. Awarded on January 13, 2012, with a shared ceiling of $350 million, the contract is designed to ensure a continuum of care for military families before, during, and after deployment.
Task orders under this IDIQ primarily focus on family and youth support services, with typical contract values ranging from $500,000 to $23.7 million and durations typically spanning 1-2 years. Frequently winning contractors include Cognitive Professional Services Incorporated, Esc, Inc. (E-Systems Consultants), Human Resources Consulting, Incorporated, and Goldbelt Glacier Health Services, LLC. The majority of task orders are set aside for small businesses, with many awarded to women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses. Specific service areas include child and youth program services, family assistance centers, survivor services, military funeral honors, and functional support services for the National Guard Bureau's Soldier and Family Support Services Division. The primary funding agency is the National Guard Readiness Center, with most task orders using firm fixed-price or labor-hour pricing structures.
Master IDIQ 1/13/12 12/13/17