Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES)

The Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES) is an unbaselined Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition program within the Department of Defense. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an IAM acquisition category designation, DCAPES represents a significant information technology investment focused on planning and execution capabilities for military operations. The program appears to encompass both software systems and supporting infrastructure components.

The contract awards associated with DCAPES range from small purchases of $5,406 for mobile workstations to large-scale system development efforts exceeding $27 million in ceiling value. Notable deliverables include business intelligence tool technical refreshes, sustainment services, modeling and simulation capabilities, and infrastructure support. Contract durations typically span from several months to multiple years, with the largest awards issued between 2007-2015. The program utilizes various contract vehicles including Alliant GWAC, NETCENTS II, and GSA Schedules, with a mix of firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contract types. While most contracts were awarded without set-aside designations, at least one award designated for small business participation. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) appears as one identified prime contractor. The majority of the contract actions were executed through Air Force contracting offices, as evidenced by the "FA" prefix on many contract numbers.