The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is forecasting a $201 million small business set-aside IDIQ contract to provide data collection and support services for the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. With the current contract set to expire, this recompete presents a prime opportunity for experienced small businesses in IT, data services, and test support to step in.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Agency: Department of the Army, Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)
- Supported Command: Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), APG, MD
- Opportunity Type: Forecast Pre-RFP
- Estimated Solicitation Date: September 2025
- Estimated Award Date: December 2025
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee, IDIQ
- Duration: 1-year base + 4 option years
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Forecast Value: $201M
- NAICS: TBD
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (with CONUS support)
Why This Matters
The Army ATC conducts rigorous testing on everything from automotive systems to advanced ordnance and electronics. This contract supports the data backbone of those efforts—everything from designing collection forms and coordinating test data to technical writing, user support, and range scheduling.
If your company has past performance in test environments, technical documentation, or IT-enabled data collection and processing, this IDIQ is a strategic entry point into ATEC’s high-visibility, high-volume work.
How OST Can Help You Win
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- Test Support Proposal Expertise: We’ve helped clients win similar opportunities at APG and beyond
Whether you’re tracking this for a prime position or eyeing a role on a winning team, now’s the time to get in front of this opportunity.
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