Notice of Intent to Sole Source NISSC II Bridge Action FA8723-26-R-B007
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 Air Force, specifically the NCMC-ITW/AA Program Office under Space Systems Command (SSC), System Delta 85 (SYD 85), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the NISSC II Bridge Action (FA8723-26-R-B007). The intent is to negotiate a Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee contract with Amentum Technology, Inc. to ensure continuity of critical operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) services for the NISSC II program. This bridge action is necessary due to delays in the award of the follow-on NISSC III contract, which was impacted by a government shutdown.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the continued operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) of the baselines NISSC II-covered systems. Amentum, as the incumbent, currently provides these services, ensuring system integrity, classified communications, and processing for Command and Control (C2) at various global sites including Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Offutt Air Force Base (OAFB), and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The scope also includes maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications for multiple systems and requires highly skilled personnel with active Secret and Top-Secret security clearances with SCI read-ins.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee contract for bridge)
- Duration: Four (4) month base period, with an estimated three (3) additional one-month options.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: Seven (7) days from June 5, 2026 (June 12, 2026)
- Published: June 5, 2026
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services)
Justification & Response
The Government intends to sole source to Amentum Technology, Inc. based on their unique capability as the incumbent to meet these requirements without unacceptable delays or mission capability gaps. The statutory authority cited is 10 USC 2304(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.104-1(a)(3). Companies who believe they can provide these services must indicate their interest in writing within seven days of this notification, including a detailed capability statement and a proposed timeline for overcoming unexpected delays. This is not a request for proposal, and no solicitation will be posted.
Contact Information
- Primary: Heather Baldwin (heather.baldwin.4@spaceforce.mil, 719-556-2553)
- Secondary: Nyles Duffield (nyles.duffield@spaceforce.mil)
- To request a copy of the draft (CUI) PWS and Appendix F, email the contacts above.