M6785421C4905
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
BASE AREA NETWORK (BAN)(MCI EAST)
Alternate Description
USMC Ban Modernization
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
8(A) Sole Source (8AN)
Extent Competed
Not Available For Competition
Related Opportunity
M6785421R4905
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 extended from 02/17/23 to 03/31/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 122% from $28,987,467 to $64,248,170.
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.
Incumbent Nakupuna Solutions has indicated it no longer qualifies as a Small Business for NAICS 541512, which may limit its ability to win future recompetes with a set-aside
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 02/17/23 to 03/31/25 and the Potential Award value has increased 122% from $28,987,467 to $64,248,170.
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.
Incumbent Nakupuna Solutions has indicated it no longer qualifies as a Small Business for NAICS 541512, which may limit its ability to win future recompetes with a set-aside
Nakupuna Solutions was awarded
Definitive Contract M6785421C4905 (M67854-21-C-4905)
for Base Area Network (BAN)(MCI EAST)
worth up to $64,248,170
by Marine Corps
in August 2021.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years 7 months and
was awarded
with a 8(a) Sole Source set aside
with
NAICS 541512 and
PSC 7B22
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $1,256,362.
DOD Announcements
Aug 2021:
Nakupuna Solutions LLC,* Arlington, Virginia, is awarded a $28,987,467 firm-fixed-price contract for modernization efforts of base area networks for Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, and Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island. This contract provides modernization and sustainment of the base area network/local area network and the unified communications at Marine Corp installations. The combined systems shall provide a fully converged, net-centric enterprise architecture supporting the migration of applications, services, and networks on a common infrastructure that satisfies Department of Defense unified capabilities requirements. Work will be performed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina; and MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, with an expected completion date of February 2023. The maximum dollar value is $28,987,467; no option periods are included in the contract. Fiscal 2020 overseas contingency operations (Marine Corps) procurement funds in the amount of $28,987,467 are being obligated at time of award and funds will expire Sept. 30, 2022. This procurement is a direct 8(a) sole-source award to an Alaskan Native Corp. in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5, authorized or required by statute. The Marine Corp Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-21-C-4905).
Feb 2023: Nakupuna Solutions LLC,* Arlington, Virginia, is awarded a $12,024,072 firm-fixed-price modification (P00006) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract M67854-21-C-4905 for the modernization efforts at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $46,369,437. The contract modification provides for the exercise option for a Base Area Network Transport and Enterprise Unified Communications Voice solution for the modernization of the existing communication infrastructure at MCLB Albany. Work will be performed in Albany, Georgia, with an expected completion date of May 31, 2024. Fiscal 2023 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $12,024,072 are obligated at time of award. Contract funds $12,024,072 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This procurement is a direct 8(a) sole-source award to a Native Hawaiian Organization in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5 — authorized or required by statute. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Feb 2023: Nakupuna Solutions LLC,* Arlington, Virginia, is awarded a $12,024,072 firm-fixed-price modification (P00006) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract M67854-21-C-4905 for the modernization efforts at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $46,369,437. The contract modification provides for the exercise option for a Base Area Network Transport and Enterprise Unified Communications Voice solution for the modernization of the existing communication infrastructure at MCLB Albany. Work will be performed in Albany, Georgia, with an expected completion date of May 31, 2024. Fiscal 2023 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $12,024,072 are obligated at time of award. Contract funds $12,024,072 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This procurement is a direct 8(a) sole-source award to a Native Hawaiian Organization in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5 — authorized or required by statute. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 8/28/24
Period of Performance
8/17/21
Start Date
3/31/25
Current End Date
3/31/25
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$63.0M
Total Obligated
$63.0M
Current Award
$64.2M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$1.3M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
M6785421C4905
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for M6785421C4905
Transaction History
Modifications to M6785421C4905
People
Suggested agency contacts for M6785421C4905
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
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
Electronics And Communication Equipment
IT Commercial Item Category
Commercially Available
Awardee UEI
V4GVJZF4S263
Awardee CAGE
81GP1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
M67854 COMMANDER
Funding Office
M95450
Created By
carolyn.klenner@usmc.mil
Last Modified By
carolyn.klenner@usmc.mil
Approved By
carolyn.klenner@usmc.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
NC-03
Senators
Thom Tillis
Ted Budd
Ted Budd
Representative
Gregory Murphy
Budget Funding
Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Procurement, Marine Corps (017-1109) | Department of Defense-Military | Equipment (31.0) | $5,416,659 | 100% |
Modified: 8/28/24