The Power, Energy, Thermal, Integration, and Controls Research Program (PETIC) is a master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on advanced scientific research and development for military technology applications. The program aims to explore and advance technologies related to power systems, energy solutions, thermal management, integration techniques, and control mechanisms. Its primary objective is to develop enabling materials, processes, devices, and modeling capabilities that support high-performance military weapon systems, with specific emphasis on emerging technologies such as electromagnetic systems, directed energy, hypersonic capabilities, and long-range air superiority platforms.
The PETIC master IDIQ has awarded multiple task orders to research institutions and technology companies, typically ranging from $24 million to $57 million in value with performance periods extending to 2026. Key contractors include the University of Dayton Research Institute and UES Inc., with significant research activities centered in Ohio. The delivery orders cover diverse scientific research domains, including high voltage aircraft power systems, biosensor technology, manufacturing research, materials response in rapid heating, and counter directed energy weapon technologies. Subcontractors frequently involve prominent research institutions like Georgia Tech Research Corporation, The Ohio State University, and Miami University. The contract vehicle is awarded by the U.S. Air Force, consistently uses cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing, and does not employ specific small business set-aside designations. Research locations are predominantly located in university and research institute facilities, with a strong concentration in the Midwestern United States.