SafeSpect Product Support / Notice of Award / Sole Source Justification Attached

The Department of Transportation Federal Motor Safety Carrier Administration Office of Acquisitions Management awarded a firm fixed price sole source task order to Sohum Systems LLC for SafeSpect Product Support. The primary objective of this agreement is to ensure continued support, maintenance, and enhancements to the SafeSpect platform. The contract is structured with a 12-month base period and one 12-month option, with an ultimate completion date of September 9, 2028. The estimated total value of the award is 8,976,308.97 dollars. This award was issued under GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b) and 8.401(b), 538.7104-3(b)(2) based on a Federal Supply Schedule Sole-Source Justification. The justification for the sole source award emphasizes the necessity of continuity and the incumbent vendor's specialized knowledge of the platform. Furthermore, the agency cited a non-negotiable deployment mandate for June 2027, noting that introducing a new vendor would create a learning curve that could jeopardize the project timeline. Performance of the contract is based in Kansas.