IT CSSS Continuity of Services Urgent and Compelling
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued an Award Notice for a sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order to ensure continuity of Information Technology Cyber Security Support Services (ITCSSS). This action, valued at up to $626,922.01, covers a 30-day period from May 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, and was awarded to Credence Management Solutions LLC against their NIH NITAAC GWAC. This bridge contract addresses an urgent and compelling need while the Bureau prepares for a competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
The services provided under this bridge contract include continuous security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and direct support to enterprise IT initiatives, all critical for the secure and orderly running of the agency's IT infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order
- Contracting Vehicle: NIH NITAAC GWAC (75N98119D00015) with Credence Management Solutions LLC
- Estimated Value: Not to exceed $626,922.01
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 (30 days)
- Award Date: Implied by notice publication (May 20, 2026)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source)
- Future Procurement: The Bureau intended to release a competitive procurement for this requirement by May 4, 2026.
Rationale for Exception to Fair Opportunity
This sole-source award was justified by an urgent and compelling need to prevent operational gaps and mitigate cybersecurity risks. The incumbent contractor was deemed uniquely qualified due to their operational integration, institutional knowledge, and immediate responsiveness, making a transition to a new vendor impractical within the required timeframe.
Additional Notes
The justification for this exception to fair opportunity will be published on SAM.gov within 14 days of the task order placement.