Notice of Intent to Sole Source Bridge Contract, Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP)

The document justifies a sole-source bridge contract for the Army National Guard Mission Command Training Support Program (ARNG MCTSP) due to protests on a competitive award and subsequent re-evaluation delays caused by a lapse in appropriations. Valiant Global Defense Services, Inc., the incumbent, is deemed the only contractor capable of providing continuous services without incurring substantial transition costs or service breaks during the seven-month re-evaluation period. Alternatives like contract expiration, proceeding with the contested award, or a new competition are not feasible due to service disruption risks and time constraints. The contract ensures soldier readiness and unit preparedness for the Army. Previous market research for the original task order involved multiple contractors, but this extension is to complete the ongoing competition process. The approval is based on 10 United States Code 3204(b)(B) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, citing