Spectrum Warfare Evaluation Assessment Technology Engineering Research (SWEATER)

The Spectrum Warfare Evaluation Assessment Technology Engineering Research (SWEATER) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a complex federal contract vehicle managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) focused on advanced defense systems research and engineering. The contract supports sophisticated spectrum warfare evaluation, advanced electronic warfare concepts, and technology engineering research with an emphasis on developing and demonstrating cutting-edge defense technologies. Its primary objective appears to be supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced systems related to electronic warfare, data collection, and strategic defense capabilities.

The task orders under this SWEATER IDIQ consistently demonstrate a range of research and engineering services, with contract values typically between $5 million and $12 million and durations of approximately 2-4 years. Macaulay-Brown Inc. (Macb) emerges as a frequent prime contractor, consistently winning task orders that involve subcontracting with specialized technology firms like Datacom LLC, ASA Computers, RF-Lambda USA, and Hyperion Technology Group. The contract has no small business set-asides and utilizes a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing model. Funding agencies include the Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Special Operations Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command, indicating a broad inter-agency defense research focus. Specific task order scopes have included advanced electronic warfare concepts evaluation, wideband data collection pod development, and versatile evaluation and stimulus technology research.