Intent to Modify Contract N3220519D1000 - Military Sealift Command C4 Afloat Operations and Sustainment Support

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to modify Contract N3220519D1000 with incumbent contractor STRATASCORP. The modification will increase the contract ceiling by $44,500,000, from $210,000,000 to $254,500,000, to support continued Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) Afloat Operations and Sustainment services through June 30, 2026. The agency is utilizing the sole source justification under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. MSC states that STRATASCORP is the only contractor with the necessary prepositioned personnel, security clearances, and operational continuity to maintain mission-critical afloat IT support without disruption. The modification is intended to fund operational task orders during the transition period before a competitively awarded follow-on contract can be implemented.

The primary purpose of this modification is to ensure uninterrupted C4 afloat operations and sustainment services while preventing any break in critical mission support during the procurement transition period. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, MSC has provided an opportunity for other responsible sources to submit capability statements by June 17, 2025, if they believe they can fulfill the requirements without causing service disruption. Any contractors interested in responding must demonstrate their ability to perform the required services without interruption to coverage and must already possess the appropriate security clearances and infrastructure. The agency emphasizes that awarding to any source other than the incumbent would result in unacceptable service breaks due to the time required for procurement processes, personnel onboarding, and facility clearance procedures. This sole source approach reflects the critical nature of maintaining continuous IT support operations for military sealift command activities.