Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC)
ID: WHS-2023-903Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/afe5f33cc5364a1fbda79dd2eb7ba9a9/view
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    Description

    The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), on behalf of the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC), intends to increase the ceiling price of its current Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from $70,662,363.36 to $110,662,363.36. This contract is dedicated to supporting research and development for the intelligence and security community, focusing on advanced systems engineering practices and technologies that address the full spectrum of Department of Defense (DoD) systems. The work encompasses a wide range of areas, including capability areas, enterprise systems, and cyber-physical systems, ensuring systems engineering excellence throughout the systems lifecycle. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Christina L. Gess at christina.l.gess.civ@mail.mil or Joelle J. Faucher at joelle.faucher@whs.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christina L. Gess
    christina.l.gess.civ@mail.mil
    Joelle J. Faucher
    (703) 545-0646
    joelle.faucher@whs.mil
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