FAR_Part_16_ACC_CTEP_EFOJ_Redacted.pdf

Control No: JA-19-B-554 Contractor: IDS International Government Services (IDS), LLC

Program/Equipment: Cybertropolis Technology Environment Platform (CTEP)

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4. Authority Cited:

10 U.S.C. 2304c(b)(1) as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) – The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Cybertropolis is MUTC’s persistent training environment for advanced cyber-physical training and exercise support. The cyber live-fire developmental testing and training range for critical infrastructure systems is capable of supporting live offensive and defensive operations in a real city outfitted with cellular and enterprise networks. The mission of the CTEP is part of the larger picture of the Indiana Army National Guard’s “Cyber Initiative” since the CTEP provides cyber range and cyber environments necessary to fulfill a larger mission.

A temporary suspension of CTEP services will create a catastrophic disruption to the CTEP network infrastructure. Continuous contractor support is imperative to ensure that ongoing projects and training events are not disrupted, delayed and/or cancelled. The training that CTEP provides to the Warfighter and other defense agencies is critical to their ability to support both CONUS and OCONUS mission requirements. The cancellation of planned cyber testing and training events/exercises presents an unacceptable risk to the government, and has the potential to put the safety of Soldiers and Civilians at risk due to gaps in training and certification exercises. Furthermore, without contractor support CTEP will be unable to maintain the newly installed wireless cellular system that provides communication capabilities throughout the complex.

Maintaining this cellular network is vital to ensuring that adequate communication is available throughout CTEP. This cellular system not only facilitates training and exercises, but also provides critical communication capabilities in the event of a medical or security emergency.

Contract W15P7T-19-D-0054, Task Order W15P7T19F0340 was awarded to IDS International Government Services for CTEP services on 23 July 2019 with an effective date of 30 July 2019. The awarded Task Order allowed for a period of performance (POP) as follows:

Transition-In Period: 30 July 2019 - 29 August 2019 Base Period: 30 August 2019 - 29 August 2020 Option Period 1: 30 August 2020 - 29 August 2021 Option Period 2: 30 August 2021 - 29 August 2022 Option Period 3: 30 August 2022 - 29 August 2023

On 06 August 2019, IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. (IAP) filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) challenging the award of Task Order W15P7T19F0340 (in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) RS3-19-0010) on 23 July 2019, by ACC-APG to IDS to provide CTEP services on behalf of the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG), Atterbury-Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations

Program/Equipment: Cybertropolis Technology Environment Platform (CTEP)

0010 was awarded on 30 July 2019 via Contract Number W15P7T-19-D-0054, Task Order number W15P7T-19-F-0340. Based on the urgency of this action it is not feasible to break-up any portion of this requirement due to the criticality of this mission.

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted for RS3-19-0010. On 04 January 2019, the Government sent out a Request for Information (RFI) with the Cybertropolis Technology Environment Platform (CTEP) Draft PWS to the RS3 contract holders.

Questions and comments in response to the Draft PWS were due 22 January 2019. The Government also requested that potential offerors provide their "intent to bid" by 22 January 2019. A total of fifteen (15) RS3 contractors responded to the Request for Information (RFI). Eleven (11) contract holders advised that they intend to bid. Of those eleven (11) contractors interested, seven (7) would be proposing as small businesses and four (4) would be proposing as large businesses. Of the 11 contractors interested, three (3) submitted a capabilities statement: one (1) small business and two (2) large businesses. Of the capabilities statements evaluated all three (3) were found capable.

IAP and IDS were subsequently two (2) of the nine (9) offerors that submitted a proposal in response to RS3-19-0010.

This Bridge Task Order is identical to the initial requirement which was issued competitively. In accordance with FAR 10.002(b)(1), “The contracting officer may use market research conducted within 18 months before the award of any task or delivery order if the information is still current, accurate, and relevant.” The market research report for RS3-19-0010 was signed on 03 April 2019. Therefore, the market research is still valid for this requirement.

8. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History:

Contract: W15P7T-10-D-D416, Task Order 0031 Contractor: IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.

Award Date: 02 August 2016 Competitive Status: Fair Opportunity

On 02 August 2016, ACC-APG awarded Task Order 0031 under contract W15P7T- 10-D-D416 to IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. in the amount of $46,256,576.40. The Task Order was awarded under the Rapid Response – Third Generation (R2-3G) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and consisted of Cost-Plus- Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost Reimbursement Line Items. Task Order 0031 included a twelve (12) month Base Period and two (2) twelve (12) month Option Periods. In accordance with the PWS, the Contractor was to provide engineering services;

technology insertion and integration; software and hardware engineering; systems integration support; training, curriculum development, test and evaluation; integrated logistic support; new equipment training; maintenance and engineering support;

fabrication/prototyping; testing/certification; studies/analyses; logistics support training and engineering support, including re-engineering and reverse engineering;

Program/Equipment: Cybertropolis Technology Environment Platform (CTEP) installation and de-installation; business operations support; and system integration/installation.