99--Artillery Training and Field Support for the M777A2 howitzer, M119A3 howitzer and the M111A1 Improved Position Azimuth Determining System (IPADS)

This contract, solicitation number W15QKN15R0102, provides artillery training and field support for the M777A2 howitzer, M119A3 howitzer, and the M111A1 Improved Position Azimuth Determining System (IPADS). Managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of Picatinny Arsenal, the agreement is a Firm Fixed Price contract focused on delivering New Equipment Training instructors, support personnel, and Field Service Representatives. The scope of work includes critical support for Project Manager Towed Artillery Systems and extends to Australian Army Foreign Military Sales cases. The award was executed using other than competitive procedures due to unusual and compelling urgency, as defined by FAR 6.302-2 and 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2), noting that delays would have caused serious injury to the government following GAO protests and COFC legal proceedings. Recent modifications to the contract have been implemented to provide additional funding specifically for travel requirements. The action is categorized under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services.