The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract valued at $620,407.22 to Tyto Athene, LLC (doing business as Black Box Network Services) on September 30, 2023, for on-site technical assistance at Yokosuka, Japan. The contract, which is not set-aside and will be performed entirely in Japan, runs through June 29, 2024. As indicated in the originating solicitation, this is a bridge contract for telecommunications infrastructure maintenance, support, and installation services. The solicitation was conducted as a sole-source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 15, with Tyto Athene as the anticipated incumbent contractor. The work falls under NAICS code 541513 and PSC code D304, reflecting professional services in computer facilities support.
Tyto Athene, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and a subsidiary of Arlington Capital Partners IV, L.P. The company specializes in information technology and digital transformation solutions for federal agencies, with over 60 years of cumulative experience. The awardee holds several significant indefinite delivery contracts with the Department of the Navy, including a $34.6 million single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with Navy Fleet Cyber Command for shore equipment support services, demonstrating substantial experience in supporting naval telecommunications infrastructure and related technical operations.