DA10--Cloud Operations and Migration Services - Extension

Modification P00014 to contract VA118-16-D-1001 is a sole-source extension awarded to Cognosante MVH, LLC for Cloud Operations and Migration Services (COMS). Administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, this action provides a six-month extension from August 9, 2026, through February 8, 2027. The extension is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 4106(c)(2) and VA Deviation 16.507-6(b)(2) to prevent service disruptions and ensure operational continuity for the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) while a new competitive task order is finalized for award in February 2027. The scope of work involves 24x7 operation, maintenance, optimization, and security of the VAEC environment, supporting over 700 mission-critical applications. Key responsibilities include managing VAEC operational tools, maintaining cybersecurity compliance, and upholding established Service Level Agreements. A critical component of this extension is a mandatory 90-day transition period to facilitate knowledge transfer from Cognosante MVH, LLC to the successor contractor. Performance is delivered remotely across federal cloud environments, with administrative oversight provided by Contract Specialist Gary Throckmorton.