HDTRA121C0042 Sole Source Cost Extension
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to extend existing contracts for Research & Development Directorate Advisory and Assistance Service Support. This action proposes a sole-source contract modification to ARServices, Limited (contract HDTRA1-21-C-0042) and Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) (contract HDTRA1-21-C-0054) to ensure continuity of essential services.
Scope of Work
This continuing effort provides critical support for DTRA's Research & Development Directorate. Key services include:
- Programmatic Support: For the Program Management Office (PMO) related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Countering Emerging Threats (CET) missions.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME): Scientific & Technical (S&T) SME across the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) spectrum, as well as PMO and policy expertise for CWMD and CET missions.
- Support Areas: Encompasses research, planning, design, acquisition, development, implementation, integration, test, application, and evaluation of emerging and mature science and technologies.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-source modification/extension to existing contracts.
- Existing Contracts: HDTRA1-21-C-0042 (ARServices) and HDTRA1-21-C-0054 (SPA), both scheduled to end January 15, 2026.
- Extension Period: A 12-month base effort with two 6-month option periods, extending coverage from January 16, 2026, through January 15, 2028.
- Estimated Extension Cost: PMO extension estimated at $53,282,673; S&T SME extension estimated at $33,012,367.
- Total Contract Value Increase: Contract HDTRA1-21-C-0042 will increase to $194,805,913; HDTRA1-21-C-0054 will increase to $197,758,258.
- Place of Performance: Fort Belvoir, VA.
Justification & Rationale
This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), citing the requirement for only one responsible source and the inability of other services to satisfy agency needs. The rationale emphasizes that awarding to any other source would cause unacceptable delays and negatively impact DTRA's ability to meet critical mission requirements, including supporting DoD Strategic Plans and Combatant Command missions.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification, meaning there is no set-aside. The specialized nature of the services and the critical need for continuity from the incumbent contractors (ARServices and SPA) are the basis for not seeking other sources.
Additional Notes
The follow-on acquisition strategy for these services is currently being re-evaluated due to budget cuts and program manager reassignment. This re-evaluation is anticipated to delay the award of a new contract until the first quarter of 2028. A notice of the proposed contract action will be published on SAM.gov.