Sole Source Justification and Approval - Temporary Modular Office Facility (Laughlin AFB)
Overview
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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 the Army has issued a Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) for a new Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract to Integrated Modular Solutions, LLC. This contract, valued at an estimated $932,000, is for furnishing and installing one temporary modular office facility at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to support Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF SB) operations. The J&A cites the critical need for uninterrupted use by the 315th Engineer Battalion and the unique, integrated nature of the existing facility as reasons for the sole-source award.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to furnish and install a temporary modular office facility that supports secure mission-command functions. This includes integrated classified communications infrastructure such as SIPR/NIPR hard-line drops, a Small Network Node, crypto devices, and classified radios. The facility's utilities are permanently integrated into Laughlin AFB's base systems, making disconnection or reconstruction without disrupting mission-critical systems unfeasible.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Five years (Base year + four one-year options), with a potential option for FAR 52.217-8.
- Base: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 ($150K)
- Option 1: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028 ($150K)
- Option 2: June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029 ($150K)
- Option 3: June 1, 2029 – May 31, 2030 ($150K)
- Option 4: June 1, 2030 – May 31, 2031 ($260K)
- FAR 52.217-8 Option: June 1, 2031 – December 30, 2031 ($75K)
- Estimated Overall Total Price: $932,000
- Funding: FY26 Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds.
- Set-Aside: The requirement remains assigned to the 8(a) program. If released from 8(a), it may be competed or awarded among HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB categories. The incumbent is currently under WOSB and SDVOSB categories.
- Published: June 3, 2026.
Justification & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award under FAR Part 6, citing Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b) for other than full and open competition. Market research indicated that effective competition is not expected due to the classified and integrated nature of the existing facility. The Contracting Officer will publish notices required by FAR 5.101, and any responses received will be considered. Fair and reasonable cost determination will be based on pricing established under the previous contract.
Additional Notes
Alternatives considered, such as competitive acquisition, use of in-house government resources, suspension of contract support, relocation, and contract extension, were deemed unviable due to national security risks, lack of capability, mission degradation, or non-viability for the new performance period.