Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Hunt & Clear (HAC) 1.5
ID: FA8773-23-F-0027Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 24, 2023
Award #:47QRAD-20-D-8124
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8773 ACC 38 CONSTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-2713, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fcec01b6ec96416b820cf0ab4bc8ece7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide support for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) through the Hunt & Clear (HAC) 1.5 initiative. This contract action is a direct award under the GSA OASIS IDIQ and aims to assist the 33rd Cyber Operations Squadron in executing its mission related to Air Force Defensive Cyberspace Operations, which is critical for supporting unified commands and their combatant commanders. The performance will take place at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland in Texas, and interested parties can reach out to Tara N. White at tara.white.8@us.af.mil or Kaela Bean at kaela.bean@us.af.mil for further inquiries. The contract details and funding specifics are outlined in the associated documentation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tara N. White
    tara.white.8@us.af.mil
    Kaela Bean
    kaela.bean@us.af.mil
    Files
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    FOE Redact FA877323F0027 DCO HAC 1.5.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for an exception to fair opportunity in awarding a task order for Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) services to STS Systems Support, LLC, with a total estimated cost of approximately $7.08 million. Due to urgent needs and ongoing delays resulting from post-award protests, the 33rd Cyber Operations Squadron requires immediate contractor support to prevent further degradation of their mission capabilities. The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency as the basis for bypassing the typical fair opportunity procurement process.
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