TAT (Technical Area Task) Program

If you have a challenging technical problem that deals with Information Assurance (IA), Defensive Information Warfare (DIW), or Defensive Information Operations (DIO), you may be able to find a solution by initiating a Technical Area Task (TAT).

Through the TAT program, IATAC can be utilized as a contracting vehicle. This enables DoD to obtain specialized IA and DIO support for specific projects.

TATs are separately funded work efforts over and above basic IATAC products and services. Each proposal for a TAT has both a technical and cost component. TATs are very flexible and can vary from a fraction of a staff year to several staff years. Costs may vary from a few thousand dollars to several million dollars. Tasks may be ordered by any DoD component. Subject to appropriate agreement, U.S. Government Agencies and Departments may also order TATs.

In accordance with DFARS 235.010(b), DTIC is responsible for collecting all scientific and technical reports for the Department of Defense. To fulfill this responsibility, DTIC established multiple Information Analysis Centers (IACs), which operate in accordance with DoD Instruction 3200.14. In support of these IACs, DTIC is the Program Management Office (PMO) for various contracts, including IATAC. The Department of Defense (DoD) Information Analysis Center (IAC) Program operates in accordance with DoD 3200.14, Principles and Operational Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program, 13 May 1997. DoD IACs function as specialized subject focal points and shall operate in accordance with all directives, instructions, regulations and military standards as appropriate. Specific details regarding IACs can be found in DoD 3200.14. This document may be accessed online at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/320014.htm. Enclosure 5 of DoD 3200.14 provides a formal overview of the IAC program including the functions and responsibilities of IACs. Each requirement listed under Background/New Requirement, below, has/will have the core operation of an IAC.

• Contract Vehicle Facts
• Benefits of Utilizing IATAC
• How to Initiate a TAT
• List of Sample STI from IATAC TATs [.mil/.gov only]

Mission Success Stories

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) posts and archives success stories of the Information Analysis Centers (IACs). This site is an excellent source on how the IACs provide service to the Department of Defense. IATAC has listed two very recent success stories there. Click here to preview.