Notice of Intent to Sole Source: TAK Software Maintenance

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) issued a sole‑source, Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee (CPFF) contract to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. for ongoing software maintenance of the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem, a critical capability for U.S. defense operations. The award, valued at approximately $2.84 million, reflects DTRA’s need for specialized, high‑performance software support and ensures continuity of the TAK system without a competitive procurement process. • Sole‑source award (no competition) under DTRA authority. • Scope covers maintenance, updates, and technical support for the TAK software suite. • Contract type is CPFF, providing cost reimbursement plus a fixed fee to the vendor. • Vendor: Draper Laboratory, a veteran defense R&D contractor with expertise in advanced software systems.