The Essential Engineering Research & Development Support GTRI UARC contract is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle and is a follow-on to FA8527-16-D-0001. Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) accomplishes contract actions through their sole contracting entity - Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation (GTARC). There is a continued need for GTARC to continue supporting mission objectives. This includes electro-optical sensor systems research and development; test and evaluation, integration, validation and operations; data analysis, data exploitation and data fusion; phenomenology measurements; sensor modeling and simulation; communications, cyber and counter-cyber warfare; and small/micro components and systems. This list, along with the 17 core competencies, is described as a basic expression of the work to be performed.
The IDIQ Management Team is located at AFLCMC/AZT, Hanscom AFB, MA. monitors and manages the IDIQ ceiling, period of performance, and completing IDIQ Modifications; and providing guidance and support to Ordering Offices. This IDIQ uses a decentralized contracting model. After approval is granted to use the vehicle, all subsequent contract management is accomplished by the activity requesting use of the vehicle.
The IDIQ allows Contract Types including, but are not limited to, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost-Reimbursable (No Fee), and Firm Fixed Price based on individual requirements. Other Contract Types may be determined appropriate and included with the Delivery Order.