Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source IDIQ Contract to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for SDA Space Systems Engineering Expertise

The Space Development Agency (SDA), a component of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL). The contract is specifically focused on obtaining systems and mission engineering, research and development, and test and evaluation capabilities to support the SDA's implementation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This contract will be awarded under FAR 6.302-3 Industrial Mobilization authority, which allows for non-competitive procurement in specific circumstances related to engineering, developmental, or expert services. The notice was published on January 6, 2025, with a due date of January 21, 2025, and is not a competitive proposal request but rather an informational announcement.

The primary objective of this sole source contract is to leverage JHU APL's specialized expertise in space systems engineering for the SDA's strategic initiatives. The IDIQ contract will have an initial 12-month ordering period with four additional 12-month option periods, and includes a not-to-exceed ceiling amount of $75 million. Contractors should note that this opportunity is specifically targeted at JHU APL and is not open to competitive bidding. The contract falls under the NAICS category 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, and the PSC category AC13 for National Defense R&D Services. Interested parties with questions or comments are instructed to contact christopher.l.glista.civ@mail.mil, with a specific requirement to indicate "Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SDA-SN-25-0009" in the email subject line.