Bridge Extension: Support Services for the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT))
Overview
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PSC
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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 Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Bridge Contract awarded to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). This action provides a two-month extension of specialized technical and program management support services for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)) to prevent a lapse in mission-essential services.
Scope of Work
The bridge contract extends critical support services for OASD(CT) and its Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) program offices. Key requirements include:
- Professional research, program, policy, and budgetary analysis.
- Information Technology (IT) support, records management, and legislative support.
- Support for governance councils, including the Deputy's Management Action Group (DMAG).
- Assistance in formulating strategies, data analytics, metric development, and preparation of staff packages, reports, and memoranda.
- Provision of necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Action: Bridge Contract Extension (HQ0034-25-C-E-098)
- Period of Performance: March 18, 2026, to May 17, 2026 (2 months)
- Estimated Amount: $1,957,240.00
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Contracting Activity: Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD)
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source justification under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.1, Restricting Competition, and FAR 6.103-1, based on the need for only one source (SAIC) to satisfy immediate agency requirements. A Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted on SAM.gov (March 11-13, 2026) to assess potential sources, but no responses were received.
Additional Notes
The government anticipates awarding a competitive, long-term follow-on contract by the first or second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The sole source extension is necessary to avoid significant costs and delays (estimated over $1.8 million) that would result from an interruption of support, including onboarding and knowledge transfer for a new vendor.