DOJ TMC Services - Temporary Sole Source Task Order

The U.S. Department of Justice requires temporary Travel Management Company services to transition from the ETS2 system to GO.gov under a sole source task order issued by the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. This task order, solicitation number 20260514001, is justified under FAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i) due to unusual urgency surrounding the November 9, 2026, go-live deadline for GO.gov, which precludes full and open competition. The contract, effective from June 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, includes a six-month option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 should transition delays occur. CWTSato Travel, the incumbent TMC under ETS2, has been selected as the sole provider due to its existing operational knowledge, ongoing progress toward obtaining a Memorandum for Record/Authority to Operate (MFR/ATO), and the necessity for seamless continuity during the transition. The scope encompasses full end-to-end travel management services including air, rail, lodging, car rentals, booking, ticketing, invoicing, CBA reconciliation, reporting, and system integration with GO.gov. Performance is centered in Arlington, Virginia, with administrative oversight from GSA’s office in Washington, D.C. Security compliance is a cornerstone requirement, mandating adherence to NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-172, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, along with the submission of a System Security and Privacy Plan, an Independent Security Assessment Report, and a Plan of Action and Milestones as defined by GSA’s CIO-IT Security-21-112 guidance. Only ADTRAV Corporation has completed the MFR/ATO process as of the contract’s issuance, while CWTSato Travel is actively progressing through the authorization phases. The task order falls under NAICS code 561510 and is executed through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule. No pricing details, inspection locations, packaging requirements, or formal evaluation factors are specified, reflecting the unique nature of this temporary, urgent, non-competitive procurement driven entirely by security and operational transition imperatives rather than cost competition. The contract structure supports a phased transition plan—Initial Operating Capability, Full Operating Capability Alpha, and Full Operating Capability