JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (TREDS II)

This contract pertains to a justification for awarding a modification under the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) for Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services (TREDS II) without full and open competition. The contract number associated with this action is 89233122CNA000255. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, which generally covers research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The work is managed by the NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division within the Department of Energy, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The modification reflects a tailored procurement approach, highlighting that typical competitive procedures were not fully employed, likely due to the specialized nature of the services or unique expertise required. The point of contact for this contract is Samantha Sartori, and further details and access to the contract documentation are available via the specified SAM.gov workspace link. This contract supports ongoing technical research and development efforts critical to national security objectives managed by the NNSA.