SSDA_Synopsis_SAM.pdf

Sole Source Synopsis Spectrum System Development Architecture (SSDA)

Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source This is to award a contract on sole-source basis for all technical and operational support for the Spectrum System Development Architecture (SSDA) Program in support of the United States Air Force (USAF). This follow-on contract is required to continue providing the standard infrastructure design for the Depot Maintenance System Integration (DMSI) components.

Solicitation Number: FA877025RB016

Agency/Office: Department of War / Business Enterprise Systems (BES)

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Description:

The Department of War, BES AFLCMC/GBK4M, intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Empower AI, INC., located at 11730 Plaza America Dr, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190-4764.

The acquisition is for a 12-month contract for continued SSDA services, one 12-month option period, a 6-month option period, and a 6-month extension of services for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Business and Enterprise Systems (BES), Enterprise Logistics Systems Division (GB), Depot Maintenance Workflow Product Line (GBM), to provide technical support for maintenance, sustainment and modification for the DMSI SSDA. This requirement provides for the software maintenance/enhancement support services needed to maintain and enhance SSDA. SSDA has been uniquely modified to be utilized by DMSI systems based on direction provided by the Program Management Office (PMO). These services include providing scheduled and unscheduled upgrades to SSDA, maintenance of all DMSI wide objects incorporated into SSDA to support the AFLCMC/GBM Depot Maintenance systems and the expert technical support for using SSDA. Throughout the period of performance, the Contractor will be required to modify the SSDA code for items such as role-based security to support changing cyber requirements, increased error handling due to increased specificity required by users, updated audit logging for compliance with auditor findings, and surveillance and patching of the Appeon toolset. Without the surveillance, development, and maintenance to sustain / enhance the SSDA, the application developers will not be able to effectively sustain/enhance the DMSI systems. The contract type is a mix of Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with Cost Reimbursement (CR).

Justification:

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." This action is critical to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of enhancement and sustainment services for the SSDA system. The contractor is the only responsible source capable of continuing these critical services without disruption. The contractor possesses an unmatched and immediate understanding of the complex requirements, architecture, and operational dependencies of the SSDA system. The Government does not intend to use RFO Part 12 for this acquisition.

Response Instructions:

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

Capability statements must be received by 04 June 2026 before 1700 EST and must clearly demonstrate the vendor's ability to meet the requirements described herein.

Point of Contact:

Antonio Ayubi, Contracting Officer Email: antonio.ayubi@us.af.mil mailto:antonio.ayubi@us.af.mil