Research and development and developmental test and evaluation (rddte III) technical support services
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 70RSAT23D00000001
- Awardee
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. UEI LTMGBJ76B9D8
- Awarding agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Research and Development and Developmental Test and Evaluation (RDDT&E) Technical Support Services Solicitation · 70RSAT23R00000009 · Posted Feb 9, 2023
- Last date to order 63% complete
- IDV ceiling
- $95,786,411.91
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Time and Materials
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract on September 19, 2023, by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to provide Research and Development and Developmental Test and Evaluation (RDDTE) technical support services. The contract carries a ceiling value of $95.8 million with an ultimate completion date of September 17, 2028, and represents a five-year performance period. The work is to be performed at the Transportation Security Laboratory in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with services to be delivered under NAICS code 541715 and PSC D302. ARA will support the Transportation Security Laboratory through comprehensive applied research, development, and test and evaluation activities focused on detection systems, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation strategies. Compensation will be structured using fixed hourly rates established during the proposal evaluation process.
The original solicitation, posted February 9, 2023, sought multiple vendors to support the Transportation Security Laboratory's mission; however, a single award was ultimately made to ARA. The procuring activity evaluated proposals based on technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing, with offerors required to demonstrate expertise in applied research and development supporting testing activities, developmental testing and evaluation, and applied research capabilities for detection, vulnerability, and mitigation assessment. ARA's selection reflects its extensive capabilities in research, engineering, and technical solutions across federal agencies and its documented experience delivering complex technical support services in defense, homeland security, and infrastructure domains. No set-aside designation was utilized in this procurement.
Transactions
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 70RSAT23D00000001?
70RSAT23D00000001 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on September 19, 2023.
How much is contract 70RSAT23D00000001 worth?
70RSAT23D00000001's own ceiling is $95,786,412.
Which agency awarded contract 70RSAT23D00000001?
Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded 70RSAT23D00000001, with funding from Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security).
Who can order from contract 70RSAT23D00000001?
70RSAT23D00000001 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 70RSAT23D00000001 competed?
The extent of competition for 70RSAT23D00000001 was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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