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SSJ: Specialized Technical Support Services (STSS)

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75N97025F00053Federal

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This contract is a sole-source justification for the continuation of Specialized Technical Support Services (STSS) under the National Institutes of Health, specifically to support the Center for Information Technology and Office of the Chief Information Officer. The action is authorized under GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(iii) due to the incumbent contractor’s unique, non-transferable institutional knowledge and deep operational integration with NIH systems, making a competitive process impractical without risking critical service disruption. The award is for a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $6,772,567.00, covering a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with mandatory and optional extensions extending performance through May 31, 2027. Services include project management, technical writing, financial analysis, property and network security support, telecommunications, executive coordination, and administrative functions essential to NIH operations. Performance occurs primarily at NIH facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, with contractor personnel embedded in mission-critical environments requiring direct system access and ongoing security compliance. The justification emphasizes operational continuity, risk mitigation, and fair and reasonable pricing based on historical GSA MAS pricing, with no formal evaluation factors or technical scoring applied due to the non-competitive nature of the award. A re-competition is scheduled for January 2027, preceded by a 60-day transition period to ensure seamless service handover. The Contracting Officer is Donald Ledwig, with Chantel Steward serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the total aggregate contract value under prior and current actions reaches $12,415,080.76. No standard FAR clauses, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or offeror certifications are explicitly detailed, as the document serves solely as a formal justification for exception to fair opportunity rather than a full solicitation or contract.

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Sole-source IT and administrative support to NIH from Soft Tech Consulting for continuity, $6.77M, on-site in Bethesda, no competition.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Nichd

NAICS

561110 - Office Administrative Services

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Federal Supply Schedule Sole Source Justification for NIH CIT STSS Contract Extension

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Nichd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Nichd
Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA
Contacts
Donald Ledwig
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This justification for an exception to the fair opportunity process in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This posting serves as the official notice for the "Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity." The action being approved pertains to support of the NIH. The supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs can be found within the attached justification. The exception to fair opportunity is based on the information stated within the posted justification. The Government has determined that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable.  Additional facts supporting this justification can be found within the attached document.

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