SOLE SOURCE- NEXT-GEN OPIR POLAR SOFTWARE DEPOT ACTIVATION GAP ANALYSIS
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is issuing a Sole Source Solicitation to Northrop Grumman (Cage 5YJ79) for Next-Gen OPIR Polar Software Depot Activation Gap Analysis. This effort aims to develop a plan for establishing Organic Depot capabilities for OPIR NGP Software Maintenance. Proposals from outside sources will not be accepted. The response date for this opportunity is July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform Gap Analyses to identify differences between the 402nd Software Engineering Group's (SWEG) current and required capabilities for Next-Gen OPIR workloads. This includes preparing for and supporting Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with the USAF AFSC SW Directorate to develop a plan for establishing Organic Depot capabilities for OPIR NGP Software Maintenance. Support will be provided for workloads at or below the SECRET level, as outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia.
- Key Deliverables (CDRLs):
- Presentation Materials (CDRL A001): For TIMs, due 3 weeks after contract formation, then 5 days after each TIM.
- Meeting Minutes (CDRL A002): For TIMs, due 3 weeks after contract formation, then 3 calendar days after each TIM.
- Monthly Status Reports (CDRL A003): Due by the 7th calendar day of the month following contract award, then monthly.
- Response Date: July 13, 2026
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Eligibility
This is a sole source award to Northrop Grumman (Cage 5YJ79). Proposals from other sources will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The QASP details performance objectives, standards, and inspection methodologies, including performance ratings and reporting requirements for Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Performance Assessment Reports (PARs). The primary contact for this opportunity is Marci W. Ross (marci.ross.1@us.af.mil).