DG11--NLEC-NG SO 5 Mod Option to Extend 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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a modification to an existing task order. This action, identified as P00015 under contract 36C10B20D0029 and Task Order 36C10B21N0003ATT, extends telecommunications services provided by AT&T for a period not exceeding six months. The purpose is to ensure uninterrupted voice and data services during the final transition to new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task orders.
Purpose & Justification
This modification is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) due to urgency, as providing fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays. The VA OI&T is undertaking a time-critical transition of legacy telecommunications services. Failure to complete 95% migration by July 31, 2026, would jeopardize the continuity of clinical operations and Veteran access to care. The incumbent, AT&T, is uniquely positioned to provide uninterrupted service due to existing configurations and active circuit control. This exception is limited to the minimum period necessary to complete the EIS migration and is not intended to circumvent competition.
Scope of Services
The modification ensures the continuation of essential voice and data telecommunications services. These include:
- Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines
- Primary Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (PRI ISDN)
- Direct Inward Dialing/Direct Outward Dialing (DID/DOD)
- Metro Ethernet
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) These services, along with associated features, support 21 critical VA sites and 90 phone lines, including clinical care units and emergency communications.
Contract Details
- Type: Modification (P00015) to a Firm-Fixed-Price Task Order (36C10B21N0003ATT)
- Parent Contract: 36C10B20D0029 (National Local Exchange Carrier Next Generation - NLEC NG MATOC)
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office: TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)
- Product/Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Modification to existing contract, sole-source justification)
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity, not a solicitation for new proposals. Therefore, submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Camille Dye
- Email: camille.dye@va.gov
- Phone: 512-981-4018