RTWS Termination for Convenience
ID: HDTRA123F0007Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA)

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), has issued a Special Notice regarding the termination of the contract for Planning, Operations, and Advisory Services (POAS) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This procurement aimed to support DTRA's mission of countering improvised threats and weapons of mass destruction by integrating various analytical, operational, and IT capabilities, emphasizing the need for contractor expertise not readily available within the government. The services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) included project management, transition support, and continuous performance monitoring to enhance operational readiness and strategic planning capabilities. For further details, interested parties may refer to the DTRA's official communications.

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    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Department of Defense's Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO), now under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), aimed at countering improvised threats and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). It emphasizes the necessity for Planning, Operations, and Advisory Services (POAS) to support DTRA's mission by integrating various analytical, operational, and IT capabilities. The scope of services includes acquisition and program management, operations support, training, and cybersecurity. Key objectives highlight the need for the contractor to provide expertise that is not readily available within the government, ensuring DTRA's agility in addressing evolving threats. The tasks enumerated involve project management, transition support from existing contracts, and continuous performance monitoring to enhance the mission's effectiveness without organizational conflicts of interest. The document specifies a performance-based structure with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and flexibility to adjust to unpredictable global events. In summary, the PWS defines the framework for contractor engagement to strengthen national defense through enhanced operational readiness and exceptional strategic planning capabilities.
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