DG11--SO 7 Mod to Extend Services 6 Month Bridge

This contract action is a sole-source modification under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. § 4106(c)(1) and VA Deviation 16.507-6(b)(2), extending telecommunications services for the NLEC-NG MATOC contract with AT&T Enterprises, LLC for a six-month bridge period from June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. The modification, designated as P00026 to Task Order 36C10B21N0004ATT, is justified on the grounds that only the incumbent contractor possesses the unique operational control, system-level access, and institutional knowledge necessary to ensure uninterrupted service during the transition of 1,116 Service Delivery Points nationwide from legacy systems to the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. Any change in contractor would introduce unacceptable risk of service disruption to mission-critical VA operations including clinical care, emergency communications, and patient access systems. The total value of the modification is $3,808,871.52, offered under a firm-fixed-price structure with no separate line-item breakdown provided. Performance occurs across VA facilities nationwide, with administrative oversight managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin, Texas, and the contracting office located in Eatontown, New Jersey. The justification explicitly rules out competitive procedures due to the specialized nature of the incumbent’s capabilities and the operational imperative for continuity. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or scoring criteria were applied, as the award was not subject to fair opportunity. The point of contact for administrative and contracting matters is Camille Dye, Contract Specialist. No packaging, marking, or delivery terms are applicable as this is a services-based contract. No socioeconomic status, small business certification, or unique entity representations from the contractor are documented, and no specific invoicing method, accounting codes, or security clearance requirements are specified. The sole attachment referenced is a redacted final justification document designated as J_A.