USCENTCOM Communication Integration Support (CCCI) 1 Month Bridge for May

This contract action is a one-month bridge extension from May 1 to May 31, 2026, under Task Order FA481421F0191, designed to sustain uninterrupted public affairs and communication integration support services for U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) during a protest of the follow-on contract award. The work is performed by the incumbent contractor, Red Gate Group, under the GSA OASIS+ indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract vehicle using firm-fixed-price labor rates from existing agreements. A total of 21 contract line items cover mission-critical roles including program management, digital content production, media operations, regional social media specialists in six languages, graphic design, web development, translation, and administrative support, all requiring active security clearances and deep familiarity with USCENTCOM’s operational environment to ensure continuity without disruption. The justification for bypassing fair opportunity is rooted in FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) and FAR 16.507-6(b)(1), citing unusual and compelling urgency arising from the pending protest, which necessitates retention of current personnel and systems to avoid operational degradation. No competitive evaluation or formal source selection factors were applied; instead, pricing was assessed for reasonableness against prior bridge months and the Employment Cost Index. The performance location is Tampa, Florida, where the Air Mobility Command’s 6th Contracting Squadron manages the action, with primary points of contact in Sydney Henderson and Russell Beasley, and oversight approved by the Chief of the Contracting Office. Although detailed pricing for the May period is not provided, prior months had estimated values around $421,000 and $393,000, and the action is structured as a standalone, non-option bridge with no extension authority beyond May 31. Special requirements include mandatory security clearances for all personnel, non-substitutable key roles with established operational knowledge, and strict prohibition against scope changes, with no new requirements or procurement actions permitted during the bridge. No packaging, inspection criteria, invoicing methods, or specific payment or accounting codes are specified, and no offeror representations or certifications are included, as this is a sole-source government justification rather than a competitive solicitation.