ASPR Professional Support Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) and the OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Professional Services, has published a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for ASPR Professional Support Services. This justification explains the urgent and compelling need for a follow-on requirement for professional staffing services to support the ASPR's Center for Industrial Base Management and Supply Chain (IBMSC) Defense Production Act (DPA) – Emergency Response Authorities (ERA) Office. The proposed contractor is Weems Design Studio, the incumbent, due to unforeseen circumstances preventing a timely competitive procurement. This action is intended to bridge a gap until a new contract vehicle (Oasis+) is operational.
Scope of Services
The services are critical for the DPA-ERA Office, which is responsible for triaging requests for priority ratings, tracing supply chains, and mediating challenges to prevent shortages of lifesaving medical products. The incumbent contractor possesses the necessary institutional knowledge and clearances to ensure continuity of these vital operations without a lapse in mission support.
Contract Details
- Type: Limited-Sources Justification (for a follow-on requirement)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20024, United States
- Incumbent Contractor: Weems Design Studio
- Current Order: Follow-on to 75A50121D00010/75A50524F65002
Justification for Limited-Source Action
The LSJ cites a series of unforeseen federal and Departmental actions that prevented a timely competitive procurement by the March 29, 2026 deadline. These include staff reductions, organizational uncertainty, contract close-outs, Executive Orders, and government shutdowns, which significantly delayed the original procurement timeline. The new contract vehicle, Oasis+, is also delayed due to a protest, necessitating this bridge action.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Roger Henriquez at roger.henriquez2@hhs.gov.