Federal Contract Vehicles

IAC MAC

Information Analysis Center Multiple-Award Contract

DoD/DTIC MAC Active
Obligated to date
$15.8B
Task orders
373
Contractors
44
Ceiling
$48 billion

Vehicle overview

The Information Analysis Center Multiple-Award Contract (IAC MAC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) vehicle managed by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). It provides Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and R&D-related advisory and assistance services to the DoD. The vehicle has a total ceiling of $48 billion and serves as a primary mechanism for acquiring customized research and development services across a wide array of technical domains.

The vehicle is organized into pools and covers 22 functional areas, including weapons systems, directed energy, survivability and vulnerability, and cybersecurity and information systems. It is available to DoD requiring activities and their partners.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

2018-2027

Ceiling

$48 billion

Where agencies spend through IAC MAC

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through IAC MAC in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

IAC MAC contract holders

Top 15 of 40 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

Frequently asked questions

What is IAC MAC?
The Information Analysis Center Multiple-Award Contract (IAC MAC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) vehicle managed by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). It provides Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and R&D-related advisory and assistance services to the DoD. The vehicle has a total ceiling of $48 billion and serves as a primary mechanism for acquiring customized research and development services across a wide array of technical domains.
Which agency manages IAC MAC?
Information Analysis Center Multiple-Award Contract is a MAC managed by Department of Defense – Defense Technical Information Center.
What can agencies acquire through IAC MAC?
The vehicle is organized into pools and covers 22 functional areas, including weapons systems, directed energy, survivability and vulnerability, and cybersecurity and information systems. It is available to DoD requiring activities and their partners.
How much has been obligated through IAC MAC?
$15.8B has been obligated across 373 task orders.
Which agencies use IAC MAC?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through IAC MAC included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $2.4B in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold IAC MAC?
44 contractors hold a position on IAC MAC.
What is the contract ceiling of IAC MAC?
IAC MAC has a program ceiling of $48 billion.
Is IAC MAC active?
Yes, IAC MAC is currently active (ordering period: 2018-2027).

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