1 month bridge task order - DTMO TMC Services DTA8
Overview
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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 General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), has issued a Special Notice regarding a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for a one-month bridge task order for Travel Management Company (TMC) services for Defense Travel Area 8 (DTA 8) Asia Pacific. This sole source award to CW Government Travel, Inc. (CWT) is to ensure continuity of mission-critical travel services due to urgent and compelling needs.
Scope of Services
The requirement involves highly specialized TMC services unique to the Department of Defense (DoD), including extensive knowledge of DoD travel regulations (Joint Travel Regulations - JTR, Defense Transportation Regulation - DTR), local business rules, the Defense Travel System (DTS), and centrally billed accounts. These services are critical for uninterrupted mission readiness.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Limited Sources Justification for a sole source task order)
- Product/Service Code: V302 (Travel Agent Services)
- Awardee: CW Government Travel, Inc. (CWT)
- Duration: Short-term task order from March 1, 2026, through April 8, 2026.
- Purpose: To bridge the gap between the current task order and the transition to a new contractor (Omega World Travel).
- Published: March 2, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
This LSJ explains the rationale for awarding a sole source contract to CWT. The decision is driven by urgent and compelling needs arising from delays in competitive procurements due to protests. Transitioning to a new contractor would involve a significant 90-day implementation period for OCONUS locations, posing unacceptable risks and delays to DoD's mission. While CWT has had performance issues, the risk of having no contractor is deemed greater. Market research indicated that no other vendor could meet the immediate need for the full scope of specialized services within the required timeframe. Prices for this bridge contract are determined to be fair and reasonable.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Craig Heggestad, Craig.Heggestad@gsa.gov, 202-969-7827.