Global Positioning Integration and Navigation System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, through MICC-Yuma Prov Grd, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Global Positioning Integration and Navigation System (GPINS) services. This justification seeks approval to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) follow-on contract, valued at an estimated $9.8 million, to support the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) test mission. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for highly specialized GPINS services, including:
- Development, maintenance, and expansion of Global Positioning System (GPS) instrumentation.
- Advancements in the Improved Vehicle Tracking System (IVTS) and WindPack systems.
- Customization and integration of GPS instrumentation for various test programs (e.g., electronic warfare, ground combat, ammunition systems).
- Research into cutting-edge GPS instrumentation and its application to range instrumentation or operational navigation systems.
- Incorporation of integrated mission equipment packages and state-of-the-art technology for data capture.
- Potential application of GPS radio frequency countermeasure technologies.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
- Estimated Cost: $9.8M
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – November 30, 2031 (includes a 12-month base, four 12-month option periods, and a six-month extension).
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds.
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Yuma Proving Ground, AZ
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is being conducted using other than full and open competition, citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1. The justification states that the requirement is a follow-on effort for highly specialized services uniquely tied to the incumbent contractor's proprietary knowledge and system development.
Evaluation
As this is a justification for sole-source procurement, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.
Additional Notes
Cibola Information Systems (CIS) is identified as the incumbent and only responsible source due to its exclusive ownership of proprietary software and technical data, and over 25 years of development and integration experience. Market research confirmed no other vendors possess the necessary proprietary technology or system integration capability. Alternatives, including competitive acquisition, were considered and deemed not viable.