Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Accenture Federal Services, LLC BSS

This sole-source Time & Material order under the Department of Commerce’s Office of Financial Management is awarded to Accenture Federal Services, LLC for Business Systems Support services critical to the continued operation and modernization of the Commerce Business Systems and Core Financial System. The contract, issued under GSA Schedule GS-35F-540GA with Task Order 1331L521F13OS0350, is justified as non-competitive due to Accenture’s unique and irreplaceable institutional knowledge of these legacy financial systems, which no other vendor can replicate without introducing unacceptable operational, financial, and risk-based disruptions. With a base performance period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and an estimated total value of $9,202,000, the work encompasses system maintenance, technology migration, data reporting, cybersecurity support, and transition activities toward the Business Applications Solution, all delivered under CMMI Level 4 process standards and in full alignment with the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act. The award relies on FAR 8.401(b) and GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii), confirming Accenture as the only source capable of ensuring continuity and system integrity during a critical phase of financial system modernization. The contract requires ongoing support for critical federal financial operations, including Security Assessment and Authorization, continuous monitoring, and compliance with Treasury reporting mandates, with Accenture personnel fulfilling essential roles such as Information System Security Officer functions. Performance occurs at the Department of Commerce’s location in Washington, D.C., with payment processed through the Automated Standard Application for Payments system. No set-aside provisions apply, and socioeconomic status of the contractor is not formally declared, though the nature of the sole-source justification suggests the contractor is other than small. No formal evaluation factors, pricing line items, packaging standards, or inspection checklists are detailed, as the selection is grounded in the non-transferable technical expertise held by Accenture, not price competition or standardized criteria. The Contracting Officer and Program Official certify the necessity of this procurement based on the absence of viable alternatives and the unacceptable risk posed by any transition to another provider, ensuring uninterrupted mission support despite the lack of competitive solicitation.