OASIS+ Exception to Fair Opportunity for Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test & Threat (CPE ST3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Bridge
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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-Orlando (ACC-ORL) has awarded a sole-source task order to OST, Inc. for Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test & Threat (CPE ST3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Bridge services. This action, justified under 10 U.S.C. 3406(C)(2) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), ensures the continuation of critical SETA services for CPE ST3 (formerly PEO STRI) and its customers. This is a bridge action, not a competitive solicitation, as the government continues market research for a future competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
The task order provides essential SETA services aligned with the Army's evolving requirements for training, testing, and threat services. This includes research, development, test, and evaluation; procurement; operations and maintenance; and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The scope encompasses providing responsive, integrated, and interoperable infrastructure for simulation, training, testing, and instrumentation solutions, as well as acquisition services. Specific activities include development of architectures, program support, budget planning, business and financial programming, modeling, simulation, fielding, system analysis, logistics support, strategic planning, and analysis of emerging technologies.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Task Order (Bridge Action)
- Awardee: Optimal Solutions and Technologies, Inc. (OST, Inc.) under GSA OASIS+
- Estimated Value: $90.3M (inclusive of all options)
- Period of Performance: 6-month base (February 15, 2026 - August 14, 2026) plus two 6-month option periods, extending through August 17, 2027.
- Contracting Activity: Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-Orlando)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole-Source)
- Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
This is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission or evaluation criteria for bidders.
Additional Notes
The bridge action is necessary due to protests and revisions of previous solicitations (SETA III). OST, Inc. was identified as the only source capable of providing the required services within the necessary timeframe to avoid a lapse in critical support. Services are primarily performed at Government-owned facilities in Orlando, FL, and Huntsville, AL. The government intends to pursue a competitive procurement utilizing an existing commercial contracting vehicle in the future.