R&D Test Article Construction Services 2014-2019

The R&D Test Article Construction Services 2014-2019 is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle awarded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for specialized construction and infrastructure services. The contract primarily supports research and development activities involving complex construction projects, with a focus on underground and specialized test facilities. Services include building reinforced concrete structures, excavation, tunnel construction, test site preparation, and remediation of test facilities at locations such as White Sands Missile Range.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a pattern of competitive 8(a) small business awards, with two primary contractors - Pate Construction Co., Inc. and Burgos Group, LLC - receiving the majority of task orders. Delivery orders typically range from $22,000 to $35,589,296, with most contracts having completion dates between 12-36 months. The majority of work is performed at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, with funding primarily coming from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and occasionally from the Department of the Air Force. The contract supports critical infrastructure and test facility construction for national defense purposes, with a focus on reducing threats from weapons of mass destruction through specialized research and testing infrastructure.