Sole Source Justification

The contract involves a Sole Source procurement for software by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically under the National Continuity SECTION (CON50). The procurement is identified by solicitation number 70FA5019F00000055 and was posted on May 14, 2019. The contract falls under the NAICS code 511210, which relates to software publishers. The office managing this procurement is located in Berryville, Virginia, while the place of performance is in Round Hill, Virginia. The primary point of contact for this contract is Ryan A Owings, a Contracting Officer, available via email and phone. The procurement process bypasses competition, indicating a sole source justification, which suggests that the selected software or provider is uniquely qualified to meet the agency’s needs. This contract highlights the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to secure essential software to support continuity operations, with oversight handled locally within the Virginia area.