Bridge Extension: Support Services for the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT))
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 Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)), intends to extend a short-term, sole source bridge contract to the incumbent contractor, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). This is a Special Notice and not a request for quote/proposal. The extension is for specialized technical and program management support.
Scope of Work
This bridge extension will continue to provide specialized technical and program management support for the OASW(CT), ensuring continuity of critical services while a competitive follow-on acquisition is underway.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Bridge Contract Extension (Special Notice)
- Incumbent: Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
- Original Contract: GSA Contract Number GS00Q14OADU130, Task Order 47QFCA20F0019
- Current Bridge Contract: HQ0034-25-C-E-098
- Anticipated Bridge Extension POP: March 18, 2026, to May 17, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Response Date for Inquiries: March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET
Evaluation
The anticipated award will be made under the authority of FAR 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements). The justification cites that awarding to any other source would likely result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government, which is not expected to be recovered through competition, for these highly specialized services.
Additional Notes
The follow-on requirement for these services is currently being recompeted through a competitive acquisition, with an anticipated award date of April 31, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes only; requests for solicitations, phone calls, or meetings will not be accepted.