Determinations and Findings: Consolidation of Contract Requirements

This is a Determinations and Findings (D&F) document justifying the consolidation of three existing task orders under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) into a single contract requirement for operational and program support services.

Consolidated Requirements and Rationale

The procurement consolidates three existing task orders awarded under the Technical and Analytical Support Services (TASS) Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts: HR001118D0007/HR001121F0031 (BTO1), HR001118D0006/HR001121F0024 (BTO2), and HR001118D0001/HR001121F0036 (BTO3). The three incumbent contractors are unnamed in the document due to redactions. The new consolidated requirement is solicitation number HR001126RE003. The scope encompasses technical, programmatic, independent assessments and analyses, outreach, administrative support, documentation, briefing, graphics, website assistance, financial/program control, acquisition support, concept development, technical expertise, background research, SBIR management, and SBTT testing/demonstrations/transition activities. The consolidated task order will employ a hybrid pricing structure (Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Cost-Reimbursable No-Fee, and Award-Fee CLINs) with a 6-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a 6-month final period. Services are considered non-commercial in nature and will be awarded through GSA OASIS+ Unrestricted IDIQ contracts, which include small business subcontracting goals (SB 50%, SDB 7%, WOSB 7%, HUBZone 3%, VOSB 3%, SDVOSB 3%).

Benefits of Consolidation

The consolidation is justified by substantial quantifiable and qualitative benefits. Cost savings analysis demonstrates elimination of redundant Contractor Task Order Program Manager (CTOPM) positions, resulting in estimated labor cost reductions. Additional savings include reduced administrative burden for government contracting staff, improved quality of deliverables through unified oversight by a single project manager, enhanced contractor accountability and communication, improved workforce recruitment and retention, and reduced acquisition cycle time. The document notes no negative impact to small business, as these services are currently performed by non-small business contractors under the TASS IDIQ. The determination was coordinated with DARPA's Small Business Programs Office and a DD Form 2579 Small Business Coordination Record was completed.