Research and Development and Developmental Test and Evaluation (RDDT&E) Technical Support Services

Background
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is seeking professional, scientific, and technical support services for Research and Development and Developmental Test and Evaluation (RDDT&E) III.

Work Details
The contractor shall perform Research and Development and Developmental Test and Evaluation (RDDT&E) III technical support services under the following subject task areas: Task Area one (1): Applied Research and Development in Support of Test and Evaluation; Task Area two (2): Developmental Test and Evaluation for DT&E; and Task Area three (3): Applied Research and Development Detection, Vulnerability, and Mitigation Assessment.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the resultant multiple awarded IDIQ will be five years from the date of contract award. Competitive Task Orders will be issued at any time during the five-year period. The period of performance will be specified in any resultant Task Order and may include option periods which could cause the Task Order period of performance to extend up to twelve months beyond the expiration date of the IDIQ.

Place of Performance
The geographic scope of work is within the Continental United States (CONUS) with potential travel requirements Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). The majority of the requirements are expected to be performed at the TSL located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.