The C4I Software Support Activity I (C4I-SSA) is a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific) for system integration and operational support of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) programs. The contract primarily focuses on providing technical services related to electronics, communication equipment, and systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) of operational system development. Task orders under this vehicle are predominantly cost-plus fixed fee arrangements, supporting the Department of the Navy's technological and operational requirements.
The task orders under this IDIQ vehicle demonstrate a consistent pattern of engagement with prime contractors such as Stanley Associates Inc., Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), and L-3 Communications Titan Corporation. The delivery orders range in value from approximately $50,000 to over $2.6 million, with completion periods typically spanning six to twelve months. No specific set-aside designations were used for these task orders, indicating open competition among qualified contractors. The place of performance is consistently noted as San Diego, California, aligning with the sponsoring agency's location. The task orders cover a variety of technical services, including systems engineering, electronics and communication equipment development, and operational system support, reflecting the broad and flexible nature of this Master IDIQ contract.