SBA Sole Source to J&M Global

The Small Business Administration awarded a sole source contract to J&M Global Solutions LLC of Alexandria, Virginia, on April 2, 2020, valued at up to $15 million. The contract covers one base year with four option years and is structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement that includes firm-fixed-price, labor-hour, or time-and-materials orders. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to business management consulting services. The award was made following the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(1)(A), which authorizes non-competitive procurement due to urgent and compelling needs, specifically the exceptional circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, where following regular procedures would result in unacceptable delays. The contract was executed under the Small Business Administration’s Class Justification and Approval for unusual and compelling urgency, consistent with FAR 8.405-3 guidelines. The Notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. The contract's point of contact is Contracting Officer Sara Soeka, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract administration is managed by the Office of the Chief Operating Officer within the SBA, based in Washington, D.C., with performance locations unspecified. This sole source approach highlights the SBA’s need for rapid procurement of specialized consulting services to address critical operational demands triggered by the pandemic.