Notice of Sole Source Contract

**Please note this is not a solicitation** The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) services utilizing two (2) Security Operations Centers (SOCs) (classified and unclassified) in TSA's IT infrastructure, this service ensures that information and information systems are protected in accordance with Federal requirements. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to SRA International, 4300 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033. The bridge contract will include a base period of four (4)-month base, three (3) one-month options, and a one (1) three- month transition period (option CLIN) in order to support the continuous, uninterrupted service of the TSA SOC and the Classified SOC. This bridge contract will also allow for the necessary transition from the incumbent vendor, SRA to the Computer Network Defense (CND) contract awardee contractor for information technology security services and computer security services utilizing SOCs. The period of performance (including options) would begin on October 13, 2014 and, if all options are exercised, will continue through August 12, 2015. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only once source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.