Design and Engineering Support Program II (DESP II)

The Design and Engineering Support Program II (DESP II) is a multiple award Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle providing a comprehensive range of engineering services primarily for the United States Air Force and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. With a total contract ceiling of $1.9 billion, the vehicle enables rapid procurement of engineering support across system and subsystem development, including prototype development, limited production runs, advisory services, and incidental construction essential to engineering performance. The contract is designed to significantly accelerate standard contract procurement timelines, offering a streamlined approach to acquiring critical engineering capabilities.

The task orders under DESP II demonstrate a diverse range of engineering services, predominantly focused on aerospace and defense systems. Typical task orders range from $100,000 to $25 million, with completion periods spanning six months to three years. Notably, task orders cover activities such as aircraft engine parts manufacturing, avionics systems engineering, test program development, software programming, and technical support for specific aircraft platforms including A-10, B-2, C-130, and KC-135. Most task orders were not set aside for specific small business categories and utilized various pricing mechanisms including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Cost No Fee. The majority of work appears centered around Air Force research and sustainment efforts, with task orders consistently demonstrating technical engineering support across prototype development, system modifications, and operational management.