MPS Bridge Contract

The contract, titled MPS Bridge Contract, is a sole-source award under FAR 12.102(a) issued to Cartridge Technology, LLC for managed print services to ensure uninterrupted mission-critical operations at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, for the Minnesota Air National Guard. The performance period spans ten months from June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a total contract value of $47,654.70. This bridge action was necessitated by the abrupt termination of the prior contract with only one business day’s notice, requiring immediate continuity of service for 28 existing multi-function peripherals already installed and configured by the incumbent vendor. The award was justified solely on the grounds that CTI is the only entity capable of maintaining operational continuity due to its established technical integration and service history, with no competition pursued under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contract is explicitly non-extendable and not intended for option periods, serving only as a temporary measure to allow time for a full and open future competition via the Government Point of Entry. No itemized line items, delivery schedules, or packaging requirements are detailed; the scope focuses exclusively on service maintenance of existing equipment at the Fort Snelling location. The contracting office, W7NG Uspfo Activity Mnang 133, is under the Department of Defense, with Lieutenant Colonel Ann Feist serving as the primary point of contact for administrative and contractual matters. The NAICS code is 811210 and no socioeconomic set-asides were applied. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or clause numbers are documented beyond the sole-source justification, and essential administrative details such as payment office information, COR/COTR designations, invoicing systems, or offeror certifications like UEI/CAGE codes are not provided.