DOE Awards Sole-Source Modification for Security Services at the INL
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The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price modification to Montech, Inc. for $450,000 to continue providing critical Personnel Security Support Services at the Idaho National Laboratory from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This action serves as a bridge to maintain uninterrupted security operations while a long-term competitive contract is prepared and awarded. Montech, an 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business based in Albuquerque, is the incumbent contractor and the only source capable of meeting the stringent requirement that all personnel hold an active DOE “Q” security clearance, a process that takes over a year to complete, making it infeasible for any new contractor to be fully staffed within the six-month window. The services include adjudicating security clearances for approximately 4,500 individuals and managing the Human Reliability Program for 440 participants, processing clearance packages, managing sensitive records, and conducting personal identity verifications—all performed on-site at INL in Idaho Falls. Compliance is mandated under DOE Order 472.2, 10 CFR 710, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and other federal regulations, with all deliverables required to meet strict formatting standards, be free of corporate branding, and be submitted through government systems like CATS and eDISS. Contract performance is governed by the FAR 6.302-1 exception for only one responsible source, justified by the unique capability of Montech’s cleared workforce, established systems, and institutional knowledge that prevent mission disruption. All contractor personnel must sign a Conflict of Interest/Non-Disclosure Agreement within one week of hire, and the contract includes requirements for timely delivery of Case Evaluation Sheets and Personnel Security Consultations, adherence to the Privacy Act, and compliance with the Worker Safety and Health Program under 10 CFR 851. Payment is structured as a firm-fixed price without line-item detail, and invoicing must separately account for overtime, though the specific electronic invoicing system is not specified. The contract contains no option periods and is strictly limited to the six-month bridge period, with the sole purpose of preserving national security operations during the transition to a future full and open competition.
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DOE Awards Sole-Source Bridge Modification for Security Services at Idaho National Laboratory
IDAHO FALLS, ID – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a sole-source contract modification to Montech, Inc. for continued Personnel Security Support Services. The firm-fixed-price award ensures the continuity of critical security operations at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
The contract modification, with an estimated value of $450,000, extends the period of performance from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This action serves as a bridge to ensure uninterrupted support while a competitive, long-term follow-on contract is solicited and awarded.
Contract Details:
- Awardee: Montech, Inc., an 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business based in Albuquerque, NM.
- Contract Number: 89243221CNE000020
- Total Estimated Value: $450,000
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product Service Code: R497 - SUPPORT-PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS
Services provided under this contract are integral to the DOE-ID Personnel Security Program and the national security mission at INL. These services include the adjudication of security clearances, processing of clearance packages, management of sensitive records, and personal identity verification.
The justification for the sole-source award was made under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source could satisfy the agency's requirements. A critical requirement for the work is that all contractor personnel must possess an active DOE "Q" security clearance. According to the justification, the timeline to process and adjudicate new "Q" clearances typically exceeds 12 months, making it impossible for a new contractor to be fully staffed for a six-month performance period without causing unacceptable delays and mission failure.
As the incumbent contractor, Montech's personnel are fully trained, experienced, and already possess the mandatory security clearances, making it the only known source capable of providing these services without a break in service. Prior to the award, the government published a notice of intent, and no other sources expressed written interest in the requirement.
The primary point of contact for this action is Jeffrey C. Fogg, Contracting Officer at the DOE Idaho Operations Office.
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