Army Evaluation Center Support Services (AECSS)

The Army Evaluation Center Support Services (AECSS) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract supports the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) by providing comprehensive engineering and test support services across multiple directorates and divisions. The contract enables the Army Evaluation Center to obtain professional services for developmental and independent operational evaluation of Army materiel, information, and acquisition systems. Services under this vehicle encompass test planning, execution, analysis, reporting, readiness and analytics, training, professional development, and technical support for manned and unmanned ground systems testing and evaluation.

Task orders under this multiple award IDIQ contract predominantly feature Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing and range from $1,000 minimum guarantee orders to substantial multi-year awards exceeding $72 million. Key prime contractors include Man-Machine Systems Assessment (MSA), Joint Research and Development (Jrad), AD HOC Research Associates, Beshenich Muir & Associates, Science & Technology Corporation, and Integrated Defense Applications. While no specific set-aside was used for most task orders, the original solicitation was a total small business set-aside. Performance locations are primarily located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with potential temporary duty assignments elsewhere. The contract has a $249 million shared ceiling and supports the Army's test and evaluation mission through May 2025, with individual task orders often having 4-5 year performance periods.