Spectrum Warfare Assessment Technologies (SWAT)

The Spectrum Warfare Assessment Technologies (SWAT) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is designed to support advanced electronic warfare and sensor technology research and development for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The program focuses on conducting leading-edge system of systems spectrum warfare applications through multispectral synthetic battlespace simulation, with the primary objective of integrating sensor and electronic warfare technologies, identifying technology risks, and facilitating rapid technology transitions. The contract enables comprehensive research and development efforts aimed at assessing methodologies, developing assessment protocols, and demonstrating advanced technological capabilities in electronic warfare and sensor systems.

Task orders under the SWAT IDIQ have consistently been awarded to defense technology contractors like Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. and CACI Technologies, LLC, typically ranging in value from approximately $8 million to $14.5 million. The delivery orders are predominantly cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts with durations spanning 2-4 years, focusing on specialized areas such as integrated sensor technology assessment, sensor technology integration, and layered threat environment analysis. Performance locations have included Chantilly, Virginia, with work primarily supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission. The contract vehicle does not utilize specific set-aside designations, allowing large prime contractors to compete. Subcontractors frequently include specialized technology firms in areas like RF hardware, microwave components, and information systems, reflecting the technical complexity of the research and development efforts.