Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for Technical and Computer Simulation Services for the NNSA Office of Security Operations and Programmatic Planning

The contract pertains to providing technical and computer simulation services specifically for the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Office of Security Operations and Programmatic Planning. It justifies a procurement approach that deviates from full and open competition, indicating the need for certain specialized services or capabilities that may not be widely available in the open market. The contract is associated with NAICS code 541511, which covers Custom Computer Programming Services, reinforcing the focus on technical computing expertise. The solicitation, identified as DENA0003782-MOD-0021, was posted on March 26, 2021, and is managed by the NNSA Non-M&O Contracting Operations Division within the Department of Energy, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Points of contact for this contract are Fernando Soto-Perez and Laura Fresco, whose roles likely include overseeing communication and coordination related to this procurement. Although the specific location for performance is not detailed, the contract emphasizes the need for specialized simulation services supporting security operations, reflecting the critical and sensitive nature of the NNSA’s mission.