TASS
DARPA Technical and Analytical Support Services
DARPA IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $760.3M
- Task orders
- 24
- Contractors
- 7
- Ceiling
- $850 million
Vehicle overview
The DARPA Technical and Analytical Support Services (TASS) is a centrally managed multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide professional, scientific, and technical support to defense research programs. The vehicle serves as a primary mechanism for acquiring subject matter expertise to support high-technology research and development. It featured a $850 million ceiling, was awarded to seven prime contractors, and was succeeded by the TASS II vehicle.
This Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contract provides technical consulting, scientific and engineering support, and administrative and programmatic assistance.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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5 years
- Ceiling
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$850 million
Where agencies spend through TASS
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through TASS in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $112.1M
- Last 12mo awards
- 12
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
TASS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $316.4M | 7 |
| STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC. | $182.9M | 4 |
| ECS FEDERAL, LLC | $145.5M | 5 |
| SCHAFER GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC | $92.8M | 5 |
| CENTRA TECHNOLOGY, INC | $22.7M | 2 |
| AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | $3.0K | 1 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is TASS?
- The DARPA Technical and Analytical Support Services (TASS) is a centrally managed multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide professional, scientific, and technical support to defense research programs. The vehicle serves as a primary mechanism for acquiring subject matter expertise to support high-technology research and development. It featured a $850 million ceiling, was awarded to seven prime contractors, and was succeeded by the TASS II vehicle.
- Which agency manages TASS?
- DARPA Technical and Analytical Support Services is a IDIQ managed by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
- What can agencies acquire through TASS?
- This Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contract provides technical consulting, scientific and engineering support, and administrative and programmatic assistance.
- How much has been obligated through TASS?
- $760.3M has been obligated across 24 task orders.
- Which agencies use TASS?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through TASS included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $112.1M in positive obligations for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold TASS?
- 7 contractors hold a position on TASS.
- What is the contract ceiling of TASS?
- TASS has a program ceiling of $850 million.
- Is TASS active?
- No, TASS is not currently active — its status is expired (ordering period: 5 years).
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