Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC 2.0)

We offer comprehensive proposal support for the Department of Defense’s $48 billion Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC 2.0), designed to procure advanced research, development, and technical services across 22 mission critical domains. Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of this major R&D vehicle, ensuring high quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.

Army MSD IDIQ has been cancelled:

The Army has determined to no longer pursue the solicitation and award of the Modern Software Delivery IDIQ.

Contract Canceled:

As of June 27, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security has canceled the evaluation of proposals submitted under its PACTS III department-wide contract vehicle solicitation.

Contract Overview

IAC MAC 2.0 is the next evolution of the Defense Technical Information Center’s (DTIC) longstanding Information Analysis Center program — one of the Department of Defense’s most enduring and heavily used research and technical services contracting channels. For decades, the IAC program has supported rapid research, prototyping, and technology transition across the DoD, enabling agencies to quickly access specialized expertise in emerging technologies, national defense priorities, and mission critical scientific domains.

With a projected $48 billion ceiling, IAC MAC 2.0 will continue this legacy by supporting 22 technical focus areas spanning cybersecurity, AI/ML, energetics, directed energy, advanced materials, C4ISR, and medical research. The vehicle is expected to streamline access to RDT&E capabilities, reduce procurement timelines, and expand opportunities for both large integrators and high performing small businesses.

IAC MAC 2.0 also reflects lessons learned from the current IAC MAC, including clearer pool structures, improved task order thresholds, and a stronger emphasis on compliance maturity and secure research environments.

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IAC MAC 2.0 introduces a more structured pool system, including a dedicated small business pool for task orders ≤$15M, creating significant new entry points for emerging R&D firms.

Contract Delayed:

Considering the ongoing evaluating of the recent E.O. “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” there’s a reflective delay in the pre-solicitation meeting and the release of the final draft RFP for Army MAPS.

Notice to Industry – Cancellation

MDA has canceled the planned release of the MIOES RFP.

Contract Details

Agency: Department of Defense – Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Status: Pre-RFP/Ongoing
Solicitation Dates:
- RFI: Completed
- Industry Day: TBD
- Draft RFP: Expected 2026
Final RFP: Expected February 2026
Period of Performance: 5 year base + 5year option (10 years total)
Award Date: Estimated 2027
Competition Type: Full & Open + Small Business Pools
NAICS: 541715 (1,000employee size standard)
Subcontracting Goals: 8(a), SDVO, WOSB, HUBZone
Number of Awards: Multiple
Contract Value: $48B
Proposal Due Date: TBD

Functional Areas

IAC MAC 2.0 covers 22 technical domains supporting DoD’s research, development, testing, evaluation, and technology transition missions.

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Scope includes:

Cybersecurity and information assurance
AI/ML and data analytics
Autonomous systems
Energetics and directed energy
Advanced materials and manufacturing
C4ISR and communications
Medical and biodefense research
Bulleted list of scope items

Proposal Requirements

Proposal Requirements and Scoring

Submitting a successful proposal for IAC MAC 2.0 requires strong technical credentials, validated past performance, and compliance with DoD security and quality standards.

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Expected requirements include:

Demonstrated RDT&E experience in relevant technical domains
Past performance examples ≥$10M
CMMC compliance
Secure facilities and cleared personnel
Cost accounting and EVMS readiness

Evaluation Criteria

IAC MAC 2.0 is expected to use a multiphase evaluation with a strong emphasis on technical capability, past performance, and compliance readiness.

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Critical Insights for IAC MAC 2.0 Bidders:

Pool 2 (Small Business) offers the most accessible entry point
Strong teaming strategies will be essential for breadth across 22 domains
Compliance maturity (CMMC, EVMS, ISO) will be a major discriminator

Summit Strategy Services

We provide full spectrum proposal support for IAC MAC 2.0, including capture strategy, teaming guidance, scorecard optimization, and complete proposal development. Our team helps both large and small businesses position competitively in this highly technical, high value environment.

Understanding and Analysis:

We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights, helping you make your go/no-go assessment.

Scoring Systems:

Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.

Proposal Planning:

‍We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.

Full Proposal Development:‍

Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases, and adjust your strategy as needed.

Reviewing and Auditing:‍

We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.

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Success Stories

Hear from our satisfied clients who have benefited from our expert proposal support and secured significant federal contracts.

Game-Changing Win

"Partnering with Summit Strategy was a crucial strategic decision for us. Their extensive experience in assisting companies like ours pursue large, complex opportunities was instrumental in managing our team and the phased approach for this proposal effort. Winning this contract is incredibly impactful for our small firm, serving as a launch pad to pursue similar large contract opportunities. We look forward to relying on Summit for all our future proposal efforts, big or small, as our go-to proposal management team."

- CEO,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm

Elite Team

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Exceeded Expectations

“My previous experiences with companies that do this type of work led me to have very low expectations, and you blew us out of the water! Everyone assigned to the [proposal] was professional, calm, helpful, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. You provided expertise and guidance to us throughout, and we really appreciated all you and your staff did. Thank you!

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GovCon IT Consulting Firm