CWMD R&TD
Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Research and Technology Development
DTRA IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $1.8B
- Task orders
- 125
- Contractors
- 8
- Ceiling
- $4 billion
Vehicle overview
The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Research and Technology Development (CWMD R&TD) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It procures research and development to support the Department of Defense's non-proliferation, counterproliferation, and consequence management objectives. The vehicle has a $4 billion ceiling and was awarded to seven prime contractors, including Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Leidos.
Functional areas include Counter WMD Weapons and Targets, Hazard Assessment and Prediction, and Modeling and Simulation Integration and Architecture. The vehicle covers research, development, test and evaluation, procurement, maintenance, support, and systems engineering.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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3 Dec 2013 – 02 Dec 2023
- Ceiling
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$4 billion
Where agencies spend through CWMD R&TD
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through CWMD R&TD in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $71.9M
- Last 12mo awards
- 19
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
CWMD R&TD contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1.1B | 63 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $544.8M | 28 |
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $60.4M | 12 |
| PERATON INC. | $46.3M | 10 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $44.7M | 6 |
| SERCO INC | $16.8M | 4 |
| ENGILITY SERVICES, LLC | $5.3M | 2 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is CWMD R&TD?
- The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Research and Technology Development (CWMD R&TD) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It procures research and development to support the Department of Defense's non-proliferation, counterproliferation, and consequence management objectives. The vehicle has a $4 billion ceiling and was awarded to seven prime contractors, including Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Leidos.
- Which agency manages CWMD R&TD?
- Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Research and Technology Development is a IDIQ managed by Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
- What can agencies acquire through CWMD R&TD?
- Functional areas include Counter WMD Weapons and Targets, Hazard Assessment and Prediction, and Modeling and Simulation Integration and Architecture. The vehicle covers research, development, test and evaluation, procurement, maintenance, support, and systems engineering.
- How much has been obligated through CWMD R&TD?
- $1.8B has been obligated across 125 task orders.
- Which agencies use CWMD R&TD?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through CWMD R&TD included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $71.9M in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (NAICS 541712). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold CWMD R&TD?
- 8 contractors hold a position on CWMD R&TD.
- What is the contract ceiling of CWMD R&TD?
- CWMD R&TD has a program ceiling of $4 billion.
- Is CWMD R&TD active?
- No, CWMD R&TD is not currently active — its status is expired (ordering period: 3 Dec 2013 – 02 Dec 2023).
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