Presolicitation Notice: System Architecture Review and DevSecOps Assessment
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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 the Army has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a System Architecture Review and DevSecOps Assessment for the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) program. The government intends to sole source this requirement to Dhara Consulting Group, Inc. under FAR 6.103-1. However, any responsible source believing they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
This effort aims to modernize the JTCG/ME enterprise by reviewing and assessing its existing development workflows, source code repositories, deployment practices, cyber scanning tools, enclave configurations, Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, Public Key Infrastructure and Identity, Credential and Access Management (PKI/ICAM) integration, trust-chain interoperability, and Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) operational constraints. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Award Date: March 20, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Applied Research)
- NAICS Code: 541512
Set-Aside & Sole Source Intent
- Set-Aside: None
- The government intends to negotiate with only one source, Dhara Consulting Group, Inc., citing their unique technical vision, specialized clearance levels, and direct mission experience as the basis for sole source justification.
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must be sent via email to benjamin.l.krein.civ@army.mil by March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Benjamin Krein (benjamin.l.krein.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Joseph M. Dellinger (joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil, 520-691-4720)