Bridge task order - DTMO TMC Services DTA8

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to a previously posted Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for CW Government Travel, Inc. The primary change is an extension of the period of performance for Travel Management Company (TMC) services for Asia Pacific Defense Travel Area 8 (DTA 8).

• Period of Performance: Extended from March 1, 2026 to April 8, 2026, to March 1, 2026 to July 08, 2026. GSA reserves the right to extend this further based on the timeline of a Court of Federal Claims (COFC) protest decision and subsequent transaction activities (up to 90 days post-decision).
• Estimated Value: Updated to reflect the period of performance extension.

This addendum does not appear to directly impact proposal submission deadlines or evaluation criteria, as it relates to an existing justification for a sole-source award. However, the extension is a direct result of a COFC protest filed on March 6, 2026.

Other / Unclassified (Limited Sources Justification)

This document is a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for a sole source task order to CW Government Travel, Inc. (CWT) for continued Travel Management Company (TMC) services for the Asia Pacific Defense Travel Area 8 (DTA 8). The justification is based on an urgent and compelling need to ensure continuity of services while a competitive procurement is finalized and a new contractor (Omega World Travel) transitions.

This document explains why a sole source award is being made and the circumstances leading to it. It highlights:

• Urgent Need: Delays in competitive procurements due to protests necessitate this sole source action to avoid unacceptable delays in travel services.
• Specialized Services: The requirement involves highly specialized TMC services unique to DoD, including familiarity with specific travel regulations (JTR, DTR), local business rules, the Defense Travel System (DTS), and centrally billed accounts. A 90-day transition period for OCONUS locations is noted.
• Incumbent's Capability: CW Government Travel, Inc. is identified as the only vendor capable of providing the entire scope of services within the condensed timeframes required to ensure uninterrupted mission-critical travel services.
• Contract Details: The current sole source task order is for a short duration (March 1, 2026, through April 8, 2026) to bridge the gap until the new contractor can assume duties.
• Market Research: While other companies can provide TMC services, none can meet the immediate need for the full scope of specialized services within the required timeframe. Previous RFIs yielded limited feedback.
• Performance Issues: Acknowledges past performance issues with CWT but states that the risk of having no contractor is greater than the risk associated with CWT's performance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for a sole source task order for Travel Management Company (TMC) services for the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), specifically for the Asia Pacific Defense Travel Area 8 (DTA 8).

This document explains the rationale for awarding a sole source contract to CW Government Travel, Inc. (CWT) to ensure continuity of TMC services. It details:

• The history of contract awards and extensions for these services.
• The reasons for needing a sole source award, including urgent and compelling needs due to delays in competitive procurements caused by protests.
• The specialized nature of the services, which require extensive knowledge of DoD travel regulations (JTR, DTR), centrally billed accounts, and the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• The significant risks and delays associated with transitioning to a new contractor, including a 90-day implementation period for OCONUS locations.
• The specific short-term task order (March 1, 2026, through April 8, 2026) is intended to bridge the gap between the current task order and the transition to a new contractor (Omega World Travel).
• It confirms that while CWT has had performance issues, awarding to any other source would cause greater risk and unacceptable delays to DoD's mission readiness. The prices are determined to be fair and reasonable.