D--ACF Cloud Services for AWS
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 the Interior, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has issued a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for a sole-source award to Govplace, Inc. This action is for Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services and related IT professional services to ensure continuity for ACF's mission-critical systems. This is a bridge contract to prevent a lapse in services.
Scope of Work
- Brand name AWS licensing
- Order and Cost Management and Resource Optimization
- Cloud Computing services across various models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private, Community, Hybrid)
- Related cloud and cloud-related Information Technology (IT) professional services
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time and Materials (T&M)
- Period of Performance: Six-month base period with an option for up to six additional months.
- Estimated Value: Redacted.
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification, not an open competition. The award is intended for Govplace, Inc.
Submission & Evaluation
As this is a justification for a sole-source award, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.
Additional Notes
- The current task order expires on November 15, 2025. This bridge contract is necessary to avoid a lapse in services until a new competitive award is made.
- The recompete is anticipated to be awarded under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) in the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.
- Govplace, Inc. is identified as uniquely qualified due to their familiarity with ACF's requirements and established relationship with AWS, ensuring minimal interruption and risk.
- A redacted version of this justification will be posted on SAM.gov within 14 days of award.