JOFOC for EAS Bridge Contract

The contract entails a sole source procurement for Enterprise Application Services under a bridge contract, utilizing the authority granted by FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no other supplies or services meet the agency's requirements. There will be no formal written solicitation issued, and the contract will follow a Labor-Hour format with negotiating procedures as outlined in FAR Part 15. The duration includes an initial three-month base period, followed by up to five optional one-month periods, providing flexibility in performance. This procurement is managed by the Office within the Department of Agriculture’s acquisition management branch located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The solicitation number is 12314421Q0060, and the notice was posted on May 14, 2021. The point of contact for this contract is Emily Strunk, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract's location of performance details are unspecified, emphasizing the administrative nature of the procurement rather than a fixed physical site. This streamlined acquisition approach reflects the agency’s requirement for continuity and specialized services without competition.