Information Systems Cyber Security and Privacy Services - Bridge
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 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is issuing a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a sole-source bridge contract to continue Information Systems Cyber Security and Privacy Services. This bridge, valued at an estimated $4,766,232, is necessary to ensure continuity of critical services while a recompete solicitation is amended to address new AI requirements and re-evaluated.
Scope of Work
The services are crucial for supporting over 60 mission-critical IT Systems and High Value Assets (HVAs) within HRSA. Key services include:
- Incident Response
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Cloud Monitoring
- Assessors and Analysts
- Information System Security Officer (ISSO) services
- Zero Trust (ZT) Architecture Implementations
- Revision 5 control implementations
- Continuous Monitoring
- Vulnerability Management
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Three (3) month base period with a 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for up to 6-months.
- Estimated Value: $4,766,232
- Current Vendor: Cyberdata Technologies Inc.
- Previous Contract Value: $68,965,212.01
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification, citing FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) as a logical follow-on to an existing order (HHSN316201200126W/HHSH250201900008W). It is not a competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
The bridge contract is essential due to the criticality of the services, the need for specialized knowledge, and to allow sufficient time for the resolution of the recompete competition, including potential protests. The services are performed in Rockville, MD.