MCTP Bridge Period 2 - 5 month extension
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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, specifically W6QM MICC-FT LEAVENWORTH, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a 5-month extension of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Support Services. This action extends Contract No. W911S0-18-C-0004 with Serco Inc., valued at an estimated $42.5 million, to ensure continuity of critical training operations at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
Purpose & Justification
This procurement is justified under "unusual and compelling urgency" (FAR Part 6.103-2 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2)). The extension is necessary to prevent a disruption in essential MCTP services while a GAO protest filed by Serco Inc. (the incumbent) against a recently awarded follow-on contract is adjudicated. The MCTP is vital for the U.S. Army's combined arms education, doctrine, and leadership development, conducting approximately 73 exercises annually.
Scope of Work
The contractor, Serco Inc., will continue to provide non-personal technical services to support MCTP mission requirements. This includes operating complex computer-based simulations and models, such as JLCCTC, C4I, WARSIM, AARS, and JTIMS. Services also encompass instructing U.S. government personnel and foreign nationals on system operation, acting as an opposing force (OPFOR) during exercises, and providing technical support for hardware and software maintenance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Extension of existing Contract No. W911S0-18-C-0004
- Incumbent Contractor: Serco Inc.
- Period of Performance: April 15, 2026, to September 14, 2026 (3-month base + 2-month option)
- Estimated Value: $42.5 million
- Funding: Fiscal Year (FY)26 Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (due to unusual and compelling urgency)
- Place of Performance: Fort Leavenworth, KS
Additional Notes
Market research was not conducted for this extension due to the urgent need to maintain critical services. Serco Inc. is identified as the only firm capable of performing these complex and integrated services without disruption during the protest period.