Operations and Sustainment Support for PSDS2 J&A Extension of Services
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 Department of the Army, ACC-APG, has issued a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition to extend Operations and Sustainment (O&S) Support for the Persistent Surveillance and Dissemination System of Systems (PSDS2). This justification seeks approval to award a FAR 52.217-8 Extension of Services to Raytheon Company due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole source with proprietary knowledge.
Scope of Support
The requirement covers comprehensive O&S, logistics, and lifecycle support for PSDS2 systems deployed both within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) through 2029. This includes:
- Personnel for system operation and maintenance, including Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and Imagery Analysts.
- Rapid delivery of all necessary items, including digital assets.
- Support for the entire PSDS2 network, encompassing subsystems, hardware, and software components.
- Maintenance, updates, and configuration management for specialized system components.
- The vendor must maintain a Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Authority to Operate (ATO).
Justification Details
- Authority: Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) §3204(a)(1) – only one responsible source.
- Reasoning: Raytheon possesses proprietary software and unique system knowledge. A competitive procurement would lead to substantial cost duplication, unacceptable schedule/cost risks, and a critical capability gap, potentially endangering U.S. service members.
- Market Research: Confirmed Raytheon as the sole provider of essential support, with other vendors needing to outsource to Raytheon.
- Impact if Not Approved: Immediate cessation of O&S services, degradation of PSDS2 systems, loss of critical video feeds for warfighters, potential software obsolescence, hardware failures, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and lapse of the system's Authority to Operate (ATO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Sole Source Extension (FAR 52.217-8)
- Action: Extend services for 118 days, from May 30, 2026, to September 25, 2026.
- Product Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Published Date: June 2, 2026
Additional Notes
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and does not directly impact proposal submission deadlines or solicit new offers. It details the rationale for extending services with the incumbent vendor, Raytheon.