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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Cybersecurity Research and Development Services
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The United States Government intends to sole source an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to the University of Texas at El Paso for cybersecurity research and development services in support of the DEVCOM Analysis Center laboratories at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to UTEP’s unique and irreplaceable integration with existing laboratory systems, its specialized technical expertise, and deep familiarity with the cybersecurity architecture and experimental platforms used in critical weapons systems research. Transitioning this work to any other entity would pose significant technical risk, cause substantial schedule delays, and potentially disrupt ongoing missions vital to Warfighter readiness. The contract will span five years and will be awarded under a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee structure, with task orders issued as needed to sustain and advance cybersecurity capabilities. UTEP is the only source capable of maintaining, updating, and expanding the existing cybersecurity infrastructure without compromising operational continuity or system compatibility. The requirement includes ongoing support for experimental research platforms, implementation of new security measures tailored to evolving laboratory needs, and continuous analysis to ensure mission success. This notice is not a competitive solicitation, but responsible parties may submit capability statements by June 16, 2026, though the Government retains full discretion to proceed as a sole source regardless of submissions. All responses must be directed to Alexander Cheatham at the Army Contracting Command in Adelphi, Maryland, and the contract will be managed under NAICS code 611310 with no set-aside designated.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USASet-Aside
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- Class Code: DJ01
- NAICS Code: 611310
- Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Cybersecurity Research and Development Services
- Solicitation Number: TBD
- Set-Aside Code: NA
- Response Date: 06/16/2026
- Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-50001
- Description:
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, based on compatibility requirements and unique contractor capability.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, Texas 79968-8900 (CAGE Code: 0MLB3) for the award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide continuous cybersecurity support services to the DEVCOM Analysis Center (DAC) laboratories.
The anticipated ordering period for this IDIQ contract will be five (5) years, during which Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) task orders will be issued.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source that believes it has the capability to meet the Government’s requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the Government only if received by the closing date and time specified in this notice.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
- Requirement:
The objective of this contract is to provide critical cybersecurity analysis and support to the DEVCOM Analysis Center (DAC) laboratories in order to support the equipping, modernization, and sustainment of weapons systems and materiel for the Warfighter.
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements due to its established integration with DAC laboratory systems and its unique technical expertise supporting the existing cybersecurity research environment.
UTEP personnel possess specialized knowledge of the DAC laboratory infrastructure, experimental research platforms, and cybersecurity architecture, which enables them to:
- Maintain and support existing cybersecurity research systems
- Implement updates required to support new experimental articles
- Ensure compatibility with DAC laboratory environments
- Conduct ongoing cybersecurity research and analysis required for mission execution
Due to this unique knowledge of the existing laboratory environment and system architecture, transitioning this effort to another source would result in significant technical risk, schedule delays, and potential disruption to critical cybersecurity research supporting the Warfighter.
Responses to this notice are due on or before: June 16 2026 to Alexander Cheatham, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil.
Point of Contact for this notice is Alexander Cheatham alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil.
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