Awarded ContractJustification
W56KGY-18-D-0003/W56KGY-23-F-0023 Capabilities Drop 1 (CD-1) Justification and Approval FAR 16.505(b)(2)
DEPT OF DEFENSE• W56KGY-18-D-0003_W56KGY-23-F-0023_CD_1
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Set-Aside
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Notice Type
Justification
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is issuing a delivery order under the base IDIQ contract W56KGY-18-D-0003 for the continued sustainment of annual software maintenance licenses for Capabilities Drop 1 (CD-1) systems. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the ongoing functionality and support of IT and telecom hardware and software, particularly in the area of servers. Interested vendors can reach out to the primary contact, Scott D. Butterfield, at scott.d.butterfield2.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-538-9143, or the secondary contact, Rachel L. Moresi, at rachel.l.moresi.civ@army.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.
Classification Codes
PSC Code
7B22
IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
Solicitation Documents
W56KGY18D0003_W56KGY23F0023_JandA_REDACTED__Final.pdf
PDF•1432 KB•Aug 5, 2025
AI Summary
The document outlines the justification for a sole-source contract with Palantir Technologies, Inc. for the continued sustainment of 914 CD-1 software licenses under the U.S. Army's program, citing authorities under FAR 16.505(b)(2) for reasons of economy and efficiency. The government determined that no other vendor could effectively meet the CD-1 requirements, which are integral for Army intelligence operations, necessitating ongoing support from Palantir to prevent disruption in service. The planned award date for this contract action is March 21, 2023, with a performance period of one year.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 6, 2023
awardAwardMar 24, 2023
Agency Information
Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG