Arbitration Services for USCIS

This contract pertains to arbitration services provided to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security. The contract was established through a sole source justification process specifically for a brand name service, which allows procurement without public posting for micro-purchase thresholds up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), although best practices recommend posting a notice of intent to sole source on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) platform. The solicitation, identified as HSSCCG-17-P-00026, was posted on November 22, 2016, and falls under the NAICS code 541110, which relates to legal services. The contract is managed by the USCIS Contracting Office located in Williston, Vermont, with key points of contact including Tiffany Vezina and Contracting Officer Dale Allen. The contract details indicate there is no specified place of performance beyond the office address. This arrangement underscores the government's need for specialized arbitration services that justify a direct award approach due to the unique qualifications of the selected provider. Contact information is provided for further inquiries or contract management purposes, ensuring communication channels are established for effective oversight.