# SAM #W519TC26FA695

Sole-Source Task Order for Groundswell AIRS Software and Support Services

**Buyer:** W6QK ACC-RI
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** W519TC26FA695
**NAICS:** 541511, 541512

This opportunity involves a sole-source procurement for Groundswell's proprietary Audit, Inspection, and Review Solution (AIRS) software and related services for the Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) at Rock Island Arsenal.
- The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) will issue a firm-fixed price task order under the DoD ESI BPA N66001-24-A-0061.
- Groundswell's AIRS software is uniquely integrated with Appian and the Army Financial Statement Audit Tool within the Enterprise Business System – Convergence (EBS-C).
- The AIRS solution is mandated by Army Audit Agency (AAA) policy for audit readiness and compliance.
- The procurement includes:
  - Subscription to Groundswell's proprietary Appian AIRS software
  - Sprint team development, configuration, and operations & maintenance (O&M) support
- Groundswell is the sole provider due to proprietary code restrictions; no alternative vendors or OEMs are viable.
- The acquisition is funded by Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds.
- No competing products or vendors are mentioned; this is not a request for proposals.

### Description

<p>Under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), the U.S. Army Contracting Command &ndash; Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to issue a firm-fixed price task order to Groundswell for its Audit, Inspection, and Review Solution (AIRS) via the DoD ESI BPA N66001-24-A-0061.</p>

<p>This action supports the Civilian Human Resource Agency (CHRA) transition to the Enterprise Business System &ndash; Convergence (EBS-C) and its financial audit operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient management of civilian human resource financial data.&nbsp;Justification for this sole-source action is based on the unique and highly specialized nature of Groundswell&rsquo;s AIRS product, which seamlessly integrates with the Appian interface within EBS-C and is mandated by Army Audit Agency (AAA) policy for audit readiness.</p>

<p>This notice is made IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(2) and is not a request for proposals.</p>

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