D--Linkage, Review, and Cloud Support Services for National Institute on Aging (NI
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has issued a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for Linkage, Review, and Cloud Support Services. This justification outlines the rationale for a short-term, sole-source contract to Acumen LLC to ensure continuity of critical services for the NIA Linkage program while a new, competitively awarded contract is being finalized.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Obtaining CMS files and linking them to NIA-funded studies.
- Managing researcher data-use requests.
- Maintaining a secure data enclave.
- Providing technical assistance for the NIA Linkage program. These services are crucial for providing researchers with access to critical data and avoiding interruptions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for a sole-source contract.
- Duration: Short-term, to bridge the gap until a competitive recompete is awarded.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this justification; however, a competitive recompete is underway.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Rationale for Sole-Source
The justification highlights the need for continuity of services to avoid unacceptable delays, duplication of costs, and interruption of researcher access to critical data. Awarding a sole-source to the incumbent, Acumen LLC, is deemed necessary to maintain program operations during the transition to a new competitive contract.
Additional Notes
This LSJ is posted on SAM.gov to explain the short-term sole-source action. Bidders interested in the upcoming competitive procurement for these services should monitor SAM.gov for the future solicitation and understand the reasons for this interim measure.