RDT&E Technical and Engineering Services (RETS) IDIQ Ceiling Increase

The Washington Headquarters Acquisition Directorate has authorized an increase to the ceiling of the RDT&E Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, raising it by $420 million from $496 million to a new total of $916 million. This adjustment applies to all current contract holders under the identified contract numbers and is justified through a justification and approval for other than full and open competition. The action supports the continuation and expansion of technical and engineering services under this contract. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5, and falls under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The managing agency is the Washington Headquarters Services within the Department of Defense, with the primary performance location in Alexandria, Virginia. The solicitation was posted in December 2022, and points of contact are provided for further communication. This increase enables the agency to meet growing requirements for research, development, testing, and evaluation services handled through the RETS IDIQ contract.