Administrative & Technical Support Services
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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for Administrative & Technical Support Services. This non-competitive action, valued at $2.58M, is for a task order under the GSA OASIS+8A contract vehicle and has been awarded to Cayuse Federal Services, an 8(a) tribally-owned small business. The services are critical for the ATF's Fire Research Laboratory and Forensic Science Laboratory in Beltsville, MD.
Purpose & Scope
This justification outlines the requirement for administrative and technical support services to ensure mission continuity for the ATF's laboratories. The scope includes:
- Program management and operational support (e.g., test article preparation, instrumentation calibration, test equipment standardization).
- General office support (e.g., mail, calendar management, correspondence).
- Scientific-technical support and field support.
- Specialized training and use of special equipment. The services are considered high priority and mission essential, requiring qualified and/or certified personnel. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details tasks such as FRL Operational Support, Program Management Plan development, LS Administrative Support, Scientific Technical Support, and Field Support.
Contract Details
- Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Contract Type: Task Order (Non-Competitive) under GSA OASIS+8A
- Awardee: Cayuse Federal Services (8(a) tribally-owned small business)
- Estimated Value: $2.58 Million
- Period of Performance: January 14, 2026 – January 7, 2027 (includes a 25-day transition period and an 11-month base period)
- Place of Performance: Beltsville, MD
- Product Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
Justification & Eligibility
This is a non-competitive 8(a) award to Cayuse Federal Services. The justification cites the need for a short-term bridge contract due to circumstances like deferred resignation programs and government shutdowns, to prevent mission disruption. Market research confirmed Cayuse Federal Services as responsible and capable of performing the required services. The contract will utilize firm-fixed-price, labor rates, and cost reimbursement for travel and other direct costs.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sheray Millhouse
- Email: Sheray.Millhouse@ATF.gov
- Phone: 202-648-9071