Federal Contract Vehicles
AFMC IDIQ Expired
DS TATS
Defense Systems Technical Area Tasks (DS TATS)
AFMC IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $6.0B
- Task orders
- 235
- Companies awarded
- 12
- Ceiling
- $22.319 billion
Vehicle overview
The Defense Systems Technical Area Tasks (DS TATS) is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the Air Force Materiel Command to provide research, development, test, and evaluation support for defense systems. Awarded to 11 contractors in June 2014, the vehicle has a reported program ceiling of $22.319 billion. It served as a mechanism for accessing specialized technical capabilities until its ordering period ended in June 2019.
Focus areas for the vehicle include Advanced Materials, Directed Energy, and Survivability and Vulnerability.
Vehicle details
- Ceiling
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$22.319 billion
DS TATS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $1.6B | 53 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC | $1.6B | 60 |
| KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC | $1.3B | 48 |
| MANTECH TSG-2 JOINT VENTURE | $574.5M | 12 |
| GEORGIA TECH APPLIED RESEARCH CORP | $541.2M | 29 |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $122.3M | 5 |
| PRESCIENT EDGE CORPORATION | $118.3M | 6 |
| HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $106.9M | 9 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $87.2M | 8 |
| ENGILITY SERVICES, LLC | $43.1M | 3 |
| POLARIS ALPHA ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC | $30.6K | 1 |
| STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC. | $22.7K | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is DS TATS?
- The Defense Systems Technical Area Tasks (DS TATS) is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the Air Force Materiel Command to provide research, development, test, and evaluation support for defense systems. Awarded to 11 contractors in June 2014, the vehicle has a reported program ceiling of $22.319 billion. It served as a mechanism for accessing specialized technical capabilities until its ordering period ended in June 2019.
- Which agency manages DS TATS?
- Defense Systems Technical Area Tasks (DS TATS) is a IDIQ managed by Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC).
- What can agencies acquire through DS TATS?
- Focus areas for the vehicle include Advanced Materials, Directed Energy, and Survivability and Vulnerability.
- How much has been obligated through DS TATS?
- $6.0B has been obligated across 235 task orders.
- How many contractors hold DS TATS?
- 12 contractors hold a position on DS TATS.
- What is the contract ceiling of DS TATS?
- DS TATS has a program ceiling of $22.319 billion.
- Is DS TATS active?
- No, DS TATS is not currently active — its status is expired.
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