Tyndall AFB IROC OT Stack Phase 3

The 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to SimpleSense, Inc. for $353,300 to install and integrate Integrated Resilience Operations Center (IROC) infrastructure at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as part of Operational Technology Stack Phase 3. The acquisition was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3572 and implemented through FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole-source awards when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, with simplified procedures under FAR Subpart 13.5 due to the contract value being below the simplified acquisition threshold. The work involves deploying hardware such as OT switches, gateways, and UPS systems, configuring devices to meet IROC cybersecurity STIGs, and connecting them to the existing IROC network across eight Military Construction (MILCON) facilities, with performance contingent upon the completion of those facilities within one year of contract award. SimpleSense, Inc. was selected because of its proprietary knowledge and unique expertise in the IROC system’s design and integration, making it the only entity capable of ensuring interoperability and security compliance with the original architecture. No competitive solicitation occurred, and the contract includes no options or extendable periods. The contract does not require individual personnel security clearances but mandates adherence to non-public IROC-specific technical standards and cybersecurity frameworks accessible only to the original developer. Delivery and acceptance occur on-site at Tyndall AFB, with the government responsible for final inspection and verification of operational readiness. The contracting office is located in JBSA Lackland, Texas, and the funding source is Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds. The primary point of contact is Sally Kite, Contracting Officer with the 772 ESS, while Garey W. Payne from AFCEC PMO serves as the program manager likely overseeing technical performance. No detailed line-item pricing, packaging requirements, or FAR Part 52 clauses are publicly disclosed, and the Justification and Approval document was redacted for public release to protect proprietary and sensitive information. The contractor is inferred to be a small business, though specific socioeconomic designations are not confirmed, and no formal representations or certifications from the offeror are included in the public record. The acquisition follows the original IROC prototype contract and is designed to extend system resilience without compromising operational integrity.