Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Cross-Domain Enterprise All-Source User Repository (CENTAUR) III System IDIQ Ceiling Increase
Overview
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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 Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to issue a sole-source modification to increase the ceiling of the existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract W56KGY-23-D-0005 with Raytheon Company. This modification will add $27,345,375.95, bringing the new total contract ceiling to $72,893,824.77 for the Cross-Domain Enterprise All-Source User Repository (CENTAUR) III System.
Scope of Action
The ceiling increase is necessary to sustain and modernize the proprietary CENTAUR III system, which facilitates secure information sharing and extends the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Integration Backbone (DIB) capability. The need for this increase stems from:
- Expansion of Support Footprint: An additional government-directed location requires more personnel for deployment, integration, cybersecurity, and program management.
- Increased Travel & Deployment Costs: Higher costs due to inflation and increased deployment tempo for supporting geographically dispersed locations.
- Cybersecurity Compliance & Sustainment: Efforts are required to meet enhanced cybersecurity standards from the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO) and the National Security Agency (NSA).
Contract Details
- Action Type: Sole-Source Modification (Presolicitation)
- Existing Contract: W56KGY-23-D-0005
- Contractor: Raytheon Company
- Increase Amount: $27,345,375.95
- New Total Ceiling: $72,893,824.77
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) (Other than Full and Open Competition), as Raytheon is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor capable of sustaining the proprietary system.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must be unclassified and sent via email.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Primary Contact: Scott D. Butterfield (scott.d.butterfield2.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Cuong Luu (cuong.b.luu.civ@army.mil)