The latest word out of the US Air Force is that it is in the process of drafting the solicitation for the recompete of this 5-year contract to acquire contractor support to operate, maintain, sustain, and/or enhance the National Capital Region (NCR) Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) IT systems.
The current active contract, which was awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton in 2018, was last competed on the Alliant GWAC. Details and spend to date can be found here. Known key subcontractors include Trident Systems and Mercury Systems.
The next iteration of this contract will support a range of locations, to include the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) and all field sites throughout the NCR and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia. Neither the Air Force, nor GSA, have provided final acquisition related details at this time, but the current word is that this will be awarded in Q1 of 2024 and will once again be competed as unrestricted. More details will be shared as they are made available.
Key Points of Contacts (Current or Past)
- Kevin Albertson, Contracting Officer, GSA – kevin.albertson@gsa.gov
- Chasity Ash, Small Business Specialist/Small Business Technical Advisor, GSA – Chasity.Ash@gsa.gov, 404-215-6872
- Parker Wilson, Program Manager, National Capitol Region-Integrated Air Defense System (NCR-IADS)
Partnering
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US Air Force focused IT and Consulting Firms drawing the most attention:
Below is a list of large and small companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory over the past 30 days and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of the the US Air Force.
- Leidos
- IMC
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- JJR Solutions
- GDIT **
- IT Concepts **
- SAIC
- Raft
- Rackner
- 22nd Century
- Oteemo
- CACI
- Accenture/Novetta
- GovCIO
- Obsidian Global
- BridgePhase
- Mission Essential
- Credence Management Solutions
- Deloitte
- Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA)
- SHR Consulting Group
- HumanIT Solutions
- ManTech
- VivSoft Technologies
- Synergy
- Serco
- FreeAlliance / New Generation Solution JV
- CAN Softtech
- Sev1Tech
- Definitive Logic (DL) / Absolute Strategic Technologies JV
- KT Consulting (KTC)
- Peraton
- Valiant
** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.
We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.
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