Acquisition Support Services Bridge Order
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 Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a bridge contract to OCT Consulting, LLC. This action ensures continuity of essential acquisition support services while a new competitive procurement for the long-term requirement is finalized. The estimated value for this bridge is $700,000.00 for a two-month period.
Scope of Work
This bridge contract provides non-inherently governmental contracting tasks, including pre-award, contract administration, closeout, data migration, and systems support for USCG contracting operations. These services are critical for maintaining the USCG's acquisition and contracting systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (Sole Source Bridge)
- Contractor: OCT Consulting, LLC
- Estimated Total Value: $700,000.00
- Period of Performance: March 29, 2026 – May 28, 2026 (2 Months)
- Reason for Exception: Logical follow-on to a previous order (RFO 16.507-6(b)(3)) to prevent a lapse in critical services during the transition to a new competitive contract.
- Published: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. The original task order with OCT Consulting, LLC was competed among 8(a) contract holders under GSA OASIS. The USCG is currently evaluating vendor responses for a follow-on competitive contract.
Additional Notes
The USCG is actively pursuing a competitive procurement for the long-term requirement, including market research, industry engagement, and a multiple award strategy for Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Interested bidders should monitor SAM.gov for future competitive solicitations related to these services.