University Affiliated Research Notice to Extend the Period of Performance

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directorate of Procurement intends to extend the period of performance of existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract H92222-15-D-0004 with John Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab (JHU/APL) by five additional years from 26 February 2020 to 26 February 2025 on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304c(3) and FAR 6.302-3, Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services. There would be no change in the existing contract ceiling of $405,000,000.00 as a result of this proposed contract action. The original Sources Sought synopsis in support of Solicitation H92222-14-R-0027 for the existing USSOCOM JHU/APL contract, was posted to Federal Business Opportunities ( www.fbo.gov ) on 16 December 2014. No responses were received, and contract H92222-15-D-0004 was issued with a $405,000,000.00 contract ceiling and a five year ordering period of 27 February 2015 to 26 February 2020. USSOCOM continues to have requirements to establish and/or maintain an essential capability for (i) theoretical analyses, exploratory studies, and/or experiments in various fields of science and technology; and (ii) engineering and/or developmental work for the practical application of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature, to include production in limited quantities not to compete with the private sector. The IDIQ will continue to include support in the following areas: (1) Strategic Systems Test and Evaluation, (2) Submarine Security and Survivability, (3) Space Science and Engineering, (4) Combat System and Guided Missiles, (5) Theater Air Defense and Power Projection, (6) Information Technology (C4ISR/IO), (7) Simulation, Modeling, and Operations Analysis, and (8) Mission-Related R&D.