The Georgia Tech Applied Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, is awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (HQ003423D0002) worth $198,605,208.  No funds will be obligated at the time of award. The total amount of this action if all options are exercised is $398,079,877. This is a Department of Defense research and development contract for specified areas of study which characterizes capability gaps, develops technology solutions, and makes recommendations on how to posture against counter threats. This contract will be instrumental to provide analytical assessments and solution recommendations to senior leaders to address high interest problems affecting national security.  Work will be performed at Georgia Tech Research Institute facilities in Atlanta, Georgia; and Arlington, Virginia.  The estimated completion date is Sept. 27, 2033.  Washington Headquarters Services, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity.