Cloud Computing Information Technology Integration 2.0 Bridge Contract

Background
Raft, LLC., based in Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $25,065,514 time and materials contract for cloud computing and IT integration 2.0. This contract aims to provide technical engineering services in platform engineering, secure application delivery, application migration, and services development in support of Kessel Run operations.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts is the contracting activity. The total cumulative face value of the contract, including all options, is $49,768,056.00. This contract was awarded as a sole source acquisition from the Platform One Software DevSecOps Services Basic Ordering Agreements.

Work Details
The contractor will develop a performance-based acquisition approach where objectives are provided to achieve desired outcomes rather than a purely labor-based acquisition. This includes:
- Technical engineering services in platform engineering.
- Secure application delivery.
- Application migration.
- Services development to support Kessel Run operations.

Additionally, there is an emphasis on updating security requirements to accommodate increased development work in secure environments (IL6), which has risen from approximately 10% to nearly 50%. The contractor must also address potential conflicts of interest regarding security framework development and testing. Data rights are critical; the contractor must ensure that the government retains rights to manipulate and utilize code developed under this contract.

Period of Performance
The work is expected to be completed by January 13, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of January 13, 2027 if all options are exercised.

Place of Performance
Work will be performed at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.