Redacted J&A, Sole Source to Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
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 Defense (DOD), specifically the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, has issued an Amendment (001) to a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source procurement to Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation. This amendment revises the anticipated award value and provides additional justification for the continued sole-source acquisition of GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE (GEOINT) UNIFIED NAVAL STREAMING SYSTEM (GUNSS) CSI AND ANALYTIC COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT – MULTI-INT (ACE-M) services.
Scope of Change
This amendment updates the "Revised Dollar Value of Anticipated Award(s)" section and expands the "Reason for this amendment" section. It primarily provides updated justification and financial information, and does not appear to alter proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors.
Reason for Amendment
The amendment is driven by a significant increase in the need for GUNSS CSI and ACE-M by U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), the National Security Administration (NSA), and other National Agencies. This increased demand directly supports intensified fourth fleet naval operations, particularly due to Operation Epic Fury.
Specifically, NSA requires multi-INT technical data for tracking and maintaining near real-time custody of foreign unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to ensure force protection. The GUNSS (CSI) and USSTRATCOM ACE-M team provides rapid response capabilities for Battlespace Awareness (BA), weapons concept development, and targeting. These capabilities leverage evolutionary technologies, Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve target recognition and create an Information Advantage, which is critical for operational analysis and targeting with Joint weapons programs across multiple military branches and agencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification (Amendment to Sole Source)
- Contractor: Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
- Product/Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Published: May 5, 2026
Additional Notes
Bidders should review the updated justification for any implications on the overall scope or necessity of the procurement, though no direct impact on submission is indicated.