The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded in July 2014, focuses on providing advanced technological development services for special operations capabilities. The contract vehicle supports prototype engineering, non-recurring engineering, and breadboard development activities specifically tailored to specialized military technology requirements. Based on the available task orders, the contract appears to enable rapid prototyping and technical development of specialized equipment and systems for special operations forces.
The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent pattern of firm fixed-price delivery orders ranging from $8,000 to $591,512, with typical durations of approximately two years. Task orders consistently involve prototype development, breadboard testing, and non-recurring engineering work, indicating a focus on early-stage technological innovation. All observed task orders were not set aside for specific small business categories, suggesting open competition among prime contractors. The task orders share common characteristics of short-duration technical development projects, with completion dates clustered around mid-2014 and early 2016. While specific prime contractors are not identifiable from this dataset, the task orders suggest a technical services approach targeting advanced research and development for specialized military technology applications.