USCENTCOM Communication Integration Support (CCCI) 1 Month Bridge for June
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 Department of the Air Force, on behalf of USCENTCOM, has published a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a one-month bridge extension for Communication Integration Support (CCCI) Services, specifically Public Affairs Support Services. This action ensures continuity of critical operations from June 1 through June 30, 2026, while a previously awarded follow-on contract is under protest.
Purpose of Justification
This document justifies bypassing full and open competition for a short-term contract extension (bridge action) to Task Order FA481421F0191. The extension is necessary to prevent a lapse in mission-critical Public Affairs Support Services for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) due to a stay of performance on a follow-on contract resulting from a protest.
Services Covered
The bridge action covers Communication Integration Support (CCCI) Services, with the justification specifically detailing the urgent need for Public Affairs Support Services. These services are essential for maintaining critical operations and preventing negative impacts on USCENTCOM's mission.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (Bridge Action)
- Duration: One month (June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Place of Performance: Tampa, FL
- Published: June 9, 2026
Key Justification Points
The justification highlights the mission-critical nature of the services and the potential for significant negative impacts, including a lapse in essential support, if the bridge is not executed. It details the steps taken to ensure continuity of operations despite the protest, emphasizing the urgency and the inability to conduct a new competition within the required timeframe.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sydney Henderson (sydney.henderson.2@us.af.mil, 813-968-0485)
- Secondary: Russell Beasley (russell.beasley.2@us.af.mil, 813-968-4729)