Justification FAR Part 6 (JA)_Redacted_20260311 Final_Redacted.pdf

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a. Effective competition: For the reasons cited in Section 5 above, the Government has not made an effort to obtain competition for the 12-month bridge. However, a competitive contract to be awarded by ACC-DTA is currently in process.

Accordingly, the Government intends to solicit the incumbent, Amentum, on a sole-source basis for this proposed extension for the following reasons: Amentum is currently performing the requirements and is the only source with the requisite training, knowledge and experience to provide technical support to the INSCOM.

Amentum is the only source capable of performing the required services without a disruption in operations; therefore, ACC-DTA will only solicit Amentum for this effort to prevent a break in service or an unacceptable delay to the Government.

ACC-DTA is actively working on a competitive follow-on action amongst the CHESS ITES-3S MA IDIQ contractors. The Contracting Officer will publish the notices required by FAR 5.201 and any bids or proposals received will be evaluated accordingly and considered.

b. Subcontracting competition: Amentum Technology, Inc. is a Large Business and is required to submit a small business subcontracting plan IAW FAR 19.704.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: ACC-DTA is competing the follow-on requirement using fair opportunity procedures among the contractors on the CHESS ITES-3S IDIQ. This schedule allows sufficient time for a thorough evaluation of proposals and selection of the most qualified contractor.

8. Market Research: ACC-DTA posted a Request for Information (RFI) to GSA on 14 June 2024 and received the following responses: 81 total responses to include 65 Small Business Responses. ACC-DTA posted an RFI to SAM.Gov on 9 August 2024 and received the following responses: 23 total responses to include 20 Small Business responses. ACC-DTA posted an RFI to CHESS ITES 3S (Mandatory Source for commercial IT hardware and software purchases IAW AFARS 5139.101-

90) on 19 December 2024 and received the following responses: 44 total responses to include 5 Small Business responses. The Requirements Office also conducted its own market research on 7 May 2024, researching existing IDIQs through GSA Schedules, CHESS ITES-3S, NAVAL SEWP V, NITAAC CIO-SP3, DIA SITE III and GSA 8(a) STARS III contracts. Market research indicates adequate vendors in CHESS ITES-3S, DIA SITE III and GSA 8(a) STARS III.

As a result of the pause in the requirement development that occurred between April 2025 – June 2025, ACC-DTA performed additional Market Research to determine if services existed in the commercial market to satisfy the agency’s needs. IAW FAR Part 10, ACC-DTA posted another RFI to GSA on 27 August 2025 and received the following responses: 48 total responses to include 38 Small Business responses. On 27 August 2025, ACC-DTA posted a RFI to SAM.Gov and received the following responses: 12 total responses to include11 Small Business responses. On 28 August 2025, ACC-DTA posted an RFI to CHESS ITES 3S and received the following response: 41 total responses to include nine Small Business

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In conclusion, while the market research indicates that there are potentially other capable sources, the only strategy to ensure continuity of services is to retain Amentum as the same contractor and avoid a break in service. Only Amentum has the expertise, resources, active Common Access Cards, and critical knowledge of systems operations capable of meeting this requirement without an unacceptable delay or break in of these critical Government services. Based on market research, the Government anticipates obtaining adequate competition for the competitive follow-on action.

9. Interested Sources: As discussed above in Section 8, multiple sources expressed interest in the Trojan NetOps requirement; however, ACC-DTA has not identified any sources other than Amentum that can meet the Government's current requirements without an unacceptable delay in critical services.

10. Other Facts: Amentum has successfully delivered the required capabilities for over five consecutive years. Their extensive experience and ability to continue services without interruption will prevent delays that could arise from the limited time available for another contractor to fully mobilize.

Amentum can provide uninterrupted services for several reasons. Their technical expertise ensures they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support INSCOM's operations. Additionally, their contractor personnel hold active TS/SCI security clearances, which are essential for accessing sensitive information and maintaining compliance with security protocols. This is particularly crucial for operations that require a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

Moreover, Amentum's familiarity with INSCOM's specific operational requirements and procedures enables them to integrate seamlessly into ongoing projects, eliminating the learning curve that a new vendor would face. This existing knowledge base allows Amentum to respond quickly to operational needs or challenges as they arise.

Retaining Amentum significantly reduces the risks associated with transitioning to a new vendor under a tight timeline, as shifting to a different contractor could lead to delays, operational disruptions, and potential security vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is essential to keep Amentum as the service provider for the Trojan NetOps Bridge effort to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of INSCOM's mission-critical operations until a follow-on requirement can be competitively awarded with an appropriate transition period.

a. Procurement history.

Contract Number Contractor Procurement Method

Amount (est.) Period of Performance

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W911W4-10-D-0021, Task Order 0002

INVERTIX

Corporation

Competitive

INSCOM

OMNIBUS III

25 September 2012 through 24

September 2015 W911W4-10-D-0016, Task Order 0002

Information Management Group, Inc.

(IMG)

Competitive

INSCOM

OMNIBUS III

10 July 2015 through 09 July

W911W4-18-C-0007 Information Management Group, Inc.

(IMG)

Sole Source

FAR 6.302-2

(Bridge

Contract)

03 July 2018 through 28 September 2020

W50NH9-20-F-0084 Amentum (Jacobs) Technology

Inc.

Competitive

CHESS

29 September 2020 through 28 March 2026

1) The table above lists the relevant data of the four most recent Contract Task Orders for the same requirements of this instant action.

2) The table above lists the competitive status of the recent Contract Task Orders for the same requirements of this instant action.

3) Contract W911W4-18-C-0007 was awarded as a bridge contract on a basis under the authority at 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(2) Federal Acquisition A Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Contract task Order W911W4-10-D-0021, Task Order 0002, W911W4-10-D-0016, Task Order 0002, and Task Order W50NH920F0084 were competed as full and open under the INSCOM OMNIBUS Multiple Award IDIQ and CHESS ITES-3 IDIQ contracts, respectively.

4) Sections 6b and 6c above provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that have caused this action to limit the sources. The Government is currently drafting the solicitation package for a follow-on, full and open competition to be awarded on a competitive basis following the conclusion of this instant action bridge contract.

5) There are not any unusual patterns in the history of this requirement.

6) A review of the available contract files did not reveal any record of a protest received regarding the contract actions listed in the table above.

b. Other facts. All other facts necessary to justify limiting competition have been addressed in the preceding sections of this document.

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