T-38 Studies and Development

The T-38 Studies and Development program is a Category III Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program managed by the Department of Defense. While specific details about the program's overall mission are limited in the provided data, it operates under an Acquisition Plan (AP) framework. The program appears to focus on research, analysis, and information technology infrastructure supporting military operational modeling and simulation capabilities, particularly related to the Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) system.

The program's recent contract awards range from $13,699 to $8.5 million, with performance periods typically spanning from three months to five years. Primary contractors include Group W Inc., which has received multiple awards for STORM system modernization and Campaign Analytic Tool Overhaul (CATO) development, and various information technology providers such as Veteran First Technologies, Carahsoft Technology Corp, and ACE Computers. The U.S. Air Force, particularly the Secretariat of the Air Force (SAF/SA) and Air Force Materiel Command, is the predominant funding agency. Contract vehicles frequently utilized include Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III, and Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI). While some awards are designated for woman-owned small businesses, the majority have no set-aside designation. Deliverables include IT hardware procurement, software licensing, analytical tools development, and technical support services.