CEILING INCREASE TO CONTRACT N65236-04-D-3831

The contract involves a sole source modification to BMHAssociates, Inc., based in Norfolk, VA, for continued support in Operational Modeling, Simulation, and Experimentation Services under contract number N65236-04-D-3831. This modification is being issued without a competitive solicitation in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, as BMHAssociates is the only known provider capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The period of performance will be extended through December 31, 2009, with an increase to the contract ceiling to ensure uninterrupted support of critical programs while a competitive follow-on contract is pursued. The contracting activity overseeing this modification is the SPAWAR Systems Center Charleston, part of the Department of Defense, specifically under the Niwc Atlantic office located in North Charleston, SC. The point of contact for this contract is Calvin L. Howard, Contract Specialist. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 541330, which pertains to Engineering Services, with a size standard of $27 million. This action supports vital defense operations by maintaining continuity in specialized modeling and simulation capabilities critical to the agency’s mission.