Acadia Contract Extension J&A

The contract extension pertains to the Acadia program under solicitation number HM0476-19-C-0002 and is justified as a sole-source action under FAR 6.103-1 and FAR 6.104 to ensure continuity of critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) operations. The base performance period spans from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, with an optional extension from September 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, totaling up to six months of additional support. The work is centered on providing engineering and scientific services to maintain and enhance the quality, integrity, and interoperability of GEOINT products and systems, including test and evaluation of imagery, development of automated tools in cloud and DevSecOps environments, and adherence to NGA’s data quality standards. Performance is exclusively conducted in Springfield, Virginia, where the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Contract Services is located, and acceptance of deliverables rests with the government. The justification cites the incumbent contractor’s unique possession of irreplaceable institutional knowledge, specialized personnel such as photogrammetrists and image scientists, and deep integration with NSG systems, making transition to any other vendor impractical and operationally risky. The estimated value exceeds $900,000 but does not exceed $20 million. Personnel are required to hold high-level security clearances due to the classified nature of the work supporting the Intelligence Community. While no detailed pricing, contract type, or specific clauses are provided, the contract reflects a non-competitive extension pending the upcoming full and open competition for Acadia II, which will follow a best-value trade-off approach. Special requirements include configuration management, DevSecOps implementation, and compliance with NGA-specific quality engineering protocols, with no FOB or packaging specifications applicable due to the service nature of the effort.