FA221726CB001

This contract, identified by solicitation number FA221726CB001, is a justification for the acquisition of strategic and technical expertise to conduct an Analysis of Options (AoO) in support of a Department of Defense Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE)-directed study. The AoO will evaluate both materiel and non-materiel solutions aimed at enhancing the Mission Essential Functions (MEFs) of the MC2S platform, building on findings from the NC3 Next Trade Space Study Phase I. The assessment will operate at the System Architecture and Planning (SAP) level, analyzing performance, schedule, risk, and cost across alternative solutions. The work requires deep technical proficiency in system engineering, system of systems engineering, and enterprise system of systems engineering, aligned with OSW/CAPE MC2S Study Guidance, and will encompass threats and scenarios, cost analysis, technology evaluation, employment concepts, and risk modeling. The contract is uniquely restricted to support from a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) being the designated provider due to its specialized capabilities in advancing science, technology, and strategic concepts for national defense systems. JHU/APL will deliver innovative engineering and analytical services to enable informed decision-making on complex, high-stakes challenges facing the MC2S platform. The contracting office is located at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, with performance primarily taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The primary point of contact for the procurement is William Horrigan, reachable via email and phone, and the NAICS code 541330 reflects the contract’s classification under scientific research and development services.