SAM #N0017321F2015-P00062

NRL Sole Source Bridge Action for High Assurance Computer Systems Security Services with Arcfield

This notice announces a sole source contract extension by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for High Assurance Computer Systems Security services with Arcfield. - Sole source bridge action to Arcfield for specialized cybersecurity services - Contract modification extends Task Order N0017321F2015 by six months - Services include: - Scientific, engineering, and technical support for NRL's Center for High Assurance Computer Systems (CHACS) - Creation of cybersecurity and vulnerability analysis prototypes - Development of high-assurance cryptographic systems - Building sensor and communication platforms - Analysis of new security protocols - Supports Navy, Department of War, and Intelligence Community priorities - No specific products or part numbers listed; focus is on technical services - Arcfield is the only vendor mentioned and considered the sole responsible source - No competitive procurement; sole source justification provided - Period of performance extended from 24 September 2026 to 23 March 2027 - No product line items; only service line items for specialized support

Description

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a bridge action by modifying current Task Order N0017321F2015, High Assurance Computer Systems Security, with Arcfield on a sole ­source basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Task Order (TO) N0017321F2015 was awarded to provide comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and project management support to the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Center for High Assurance Computer Systems (CHACS), Code 5540. The purpose of this modification is to provide continuity of specialized services in the creation of prototypes for cybersecurity and vulnerability analysis, development of high-assurance cryptographic systems, building of sensor and communication platforms, and analysis of new security protocols to support Navy, DoW (Department of War), and Intelligence Community priorities.

The contract performance period will be extended for six (6) months for a revised and estimated period of performance of 24 September 2026 through 23 March 2027.

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