Justification for IDIQ and Task Order Award to John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)
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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 Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Security Technology has awarded a sole-source Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (19AQMM26D0335) and an associated Task Order (19AQMM26F0288) to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). This award, exceeding $22,000,000.00 in total value, ensures continued engineering, implementation, and technical support services for essential national defense, intelligence, and security capabilities. The IDIQ ceiling is $22,295,922.00, with the initial Task Order valued at $5,362,050.00.
Scope of Work
JHU/APL will provide critical support services, including:
- Systems Engineering Support: Special studies, performance assessments, global-regional systems development, acquisition oversight, and design reviews.
- Test and Evaluation Support: Independent quantitative performance evaluations, alternative concept assessment, and test architecture development.
- Advanced Concepts and Technologies Support: Research, design, development, and assessment of advanced concepts and technologies, including demonstrations and modeling.
- Reverse Engineering, Forensic and related prototyping: Research, design, analysis, and assessment of advanced threats and technologies.
- Advanced Analytics: Development of analytics, subject matter expertise, and advanced analytical support.
- Independent Validation and Verification: Analysis of technologies and systems for feasibility, applicability, and operational suitability.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-Source Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Task Order.
- Awardee: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), Laurel, MD.
- IDIQ Ceiling: $22,295,922.00
- Task Order Value: $5,362,050.00
- Period of Performance (IDIQ): March 7, 2026, through March 6, 2031.
- Period of Performance (Task Order): March 7, 2026, through March 31, 2031.
- Product Service Code: AJ11 - General Science And Technology R&D Services; Basic Research.
Set-Aside / Justification
This acquisition was awarded on a sole-source basis under the authority of 41 USC 3304, FAR 6.103, and FAR 5.202(a)(1), citing only one responsible source. JHU/APL is identified as the only University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) possessing the unique specialized core competencies required for this effort. The justification highlights JHU/APL's unique expertise in areas such as Strategic Systems Test and Evaluation, Submarine Security, Space Science, and authorization for classified Counter Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems development.
Response Information
This is a Justification for Award notice, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for potential bidders. The justification will be made publicly available on SAM.gov within 14 days after the contract award.