Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) Bridge Contract
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), has issued a Sole Source Justification for an Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) Bridge Contract. This action is to ensure continuity of operations and maintenance (O&M) for the critical NOAA5009 FISMA-moderate Local Area Network (LAN), which supports the NCEI Archive. The incumbent contractor, Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (AOI), has been identified as the only source capable of providing these services due to specialized knowledge and ongoing migration efforts. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive IT support for the NOAA5009 LAN, encompassing:
- Operations support, configuration management, and Help Desk operations
- Data Center Infrastructure Management, cable management
- Network and security operations (LAN/WAN), security configuration management
- Continuity of operations, network and system administration
- Network and system fault/performance management, account administration
- IT System analysis, capacity planning, preventative maintenance
- Obsolescence prevention, hardware/software inventory, procurement, and license management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source Task Order
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (one year)
- Authority: RFO 8.401(b), GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(iii) - Logical Follow-on
- Published: May 20, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source action. The Contracting Officer will determine the price to be fair and reasonable prior to award, seeking additional discounts from established Master Contract ceiling rates.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source action. The original task order was a 100% set-aside for SBA-certified 8(a) businesses. NOAA intends to pursue a competitive procurement for continued requirements by May 31, 2027, likely as an 8(a) set-aside under the GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC.
Additional Notes
This bridge contract is crucial for maintaining essential IT services during a critical migration of the NOAA5009 system to the Commercial Cloud, scheduled for completion by October 2026. Awarding to the incumbent (AOI) avoids economic harm, technical risk, and mission failure associated with interrupting the migration.