Justification & Approval (J&A) Sole-Source Bridge Contract: HQ003426CE045

This contract, identified as HQ003426CE045, is a sole-source bridge award to Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204 and FAR 6.103-1, justified by the determination that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services can satisfy the Office of Industrial Policy’s urgent mission requirements. The award amount totals $23,637,440, encompassing a six-month base period from June 19, 2026, to December 18, 2026, and a single six-month option period extending through June 18, 2027, each valued at $11,818,720. The work involves uninterrupted analytical, case management, programmatic, technical, and administrative support to INDPOL, primarily focused on processing approximately 300 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) cases annually, including risk assessments, fact summaries, and mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and national security imperatives. Performance is located in Washington, D.C., and requires immediate continuity of incumbent personnel due to their specialized institutional knowledge and pre-existing security clearances, which would otherwise create a 3–4 week operational delay if replaced. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price with time-and-materials CLINs, funded by FY2026 Operation and Maintenance funds, and follows a non-competitive procurement based on prior incumbent performance and the absence of viable alternatives, as confirmed by a market research notice on SAM.gov with no responses. The requirement for seamless service delivery, absence of competitive bids, and mission-critical nature of CFIUS operations justify the sole-source award under emergency provisions, with no formal evaluation factors, competitive trade-offs, or detailed inspection criteria specified. Security clearance validity and personnel continuity are implicit conditions, while the prior justification for a protested contract serves as a required attachment. No contract clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, payment details, or specific key personnel names are provided, and while the contractor’s Unique Entity ID and size status are not disclosed, the NAICS code 541990 applies, with an affirmative response indicating this is a non-competitive follow-on acquisition tied to a documented prior justification.