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Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity, Governance Communication Assessments & Classified Services (GCACS ) III Extension

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FY27-0008Federal

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of Contracting has extended the period of performance for task order 70SBUR22F00000242 under the GSA 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. This action, identified by solicitation number FY27-0008, provides a sole source extension to Cybernatic, LLC for Governance Communication Assessments and Classified Services (GCACS) III. The extension is valued at an estimated 1,994,083.35 dollars and is intended to maintain the continuity of critical classified-systems security and support. The extended period of performance runs from October 21, 2026, through March 20, 2027, while a protest regarding the GCACS IV award is being resolved. This procurement falls under NAICS code 541512 and was executed pursuant to FAR 16.507-6, with the place of performance located in Camp Springs, Maryland.

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USCIS extended Cybernatic LLC's GCACS III contract for $1,994,083.35 through March 20, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → USCIS Contracting Office(erbur)

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

Place of Performance

Camp Springs, MD, 20588, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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J&A for GCACS III - Cybernatic, LLC (FY27-0008)

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → USCIS Contracting Office(erbur)

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OfficeWilliston, VT, 05495, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → USCIS Contracting Office(erbur)

Office AddressWilliston, VT, 05495, USA

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Contracting (OCON) extended the period of
performance of task order #70SBUR22F00000242 under the under General Services Administration (GSA) 8(a) STARS III Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) No. 47QTCB21D0381 pursuant to FAR 16.507-6. Please find attached Justification For Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) in accordance with FAR 16.507-6(f).

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