W56KGU23C0003
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO AWARD A FOUR (4) YEAR DIRECTED 8(A) SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, CYBER, INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE (C5ISR) CENTER HEADQUARTERS (HQ) AT ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND (APG), MARYLAND (MD). ADDITIONAL WORK INCLUDES PROVISION OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS, ACCESS TO IEEE JOURNALS AND STANDARDS, GARTNER EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS, AUDIO VISUAL INTEGRATED SYSTEMS SERVICE AGREEMENTS, EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, AND SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE PLATFORM SUPPORT.
Alternate Description
ARMY C5ISR
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
8(A) Sole Source (8AN)
Extent Competed
Not Available For Competition
Related Opportunity
W56KGU22R0001
Analysis Notes
Vulnerable Incumbent Nakupuna Solutions is listed as graduating from the 8(a) program in November 2023, which may limit its ability to recompete.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 11/20/26 to 11/20/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 20% from $39,087,626 to $46,859,513.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Nakupuna Solutions because the government was authorized to sole source the contract by statute to a certified 8(a) firm.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $8,901,491 of funded backlog and $27,056,465 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been shortened from 11/20/26 to 11/20/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 20% from $39,087,626 to $46,859,513.
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Nakupuna Solutions because the government was authorized to sole source the contract by statute to a certified 8(a) firm.
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $8,901,491 of funded backlog and $27,056,465 of unfunded backlog unused, which is typically due to unexercised options.
Nakupuna Solutions was awarded
Definitive Contract W56KGU23C0003 (W56KGU-23-C-0003)
for 4-Year 8(a) Small Biz Contract for Prof/Tech/Admin Services
worth up to $46,859,513
by DEVCOM C5ISR Center
in November 2022.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded
with a 8(a) Sole Source set aside
with
NAICS 541519 and
PSC R425
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $27,056,465 and funded backlog of $8,901,491, though the contract is complete, so backlog may not be realized.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 9/16/25
Period of Performance
11/21/22
Start Date
11/20/25
Current End Date
11/20/25
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$19.8M
Total Obligated
$28.7M
Current Award
$46.9M
Potential Award
$8.9M
Funded Backlog
$27.1M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
W56KGU23C0003
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Labor Services Billing
Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for W56KGU23C0003
| Year | Services Invoiced | Hours | FTE | Blended Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,327,539 | 23,983.5 | 11.5 | $138.74 |
| 2024 | $4,821,684 | 41,825.3 | 20.1 | $115.28 |
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for W56KGU23C0003
Transaction History
Modifications to W56KGU23C0003
People
Suggested agency contacts for W56KGU23C0003
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Authorized By Statute
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
V4GVJZF4S263
Awardee CAGE
81GP1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
W56KGU W6QK ACC-APG
Funding Office
W81JF7
Created By
padds.w56kgu@cs.army.mil
Last Modified By
padds.w56kgu@ko.army.mil
Approved By
padds.w56kgu@ko.army.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MD-01
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Representative
Andy Harris
Modified: 9/16/25