Exception to Fair Opportunity - Information Technology Cyber Security Support Services (ITCSSS)
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 Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has published an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a 30-day sole-source, firm-fixed-price delivery order for Information Technology Cyber Security Support Services (ITCSSS). This action ensures continuity of critical cyber security operations while a competitive procurement is prepared. The estimated value for this 30-day period is $689,614.21, covering services from April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026. A competitive solicitation for the full requirement is expected to be released by April 10, 2026.
Purpose & Rationale
This justification outlines the need to bypass competitive procedures for a 30-day logical follow-on contract. The BOP requires uninterrupted ITCSSS, including security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management, to support operational projects. The incumbent contractor is deemed uniquely qualified due to deep integration with BOP systems, extensive institutional knowledge, and the critical need to prevent operational gaps and transition risks during this interim period.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order
- Value: $689,614.21 (estimated for 30 days)
- Performance Period: April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
- Product Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source justification)
Future Opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to release a competitive procurement for the full Information Technology Cyber Security Support Services requirement by April 10, 2026. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the upcoming solicitation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Mason Lacy, Senior Contracting Officer, at mlacy@bop.gov.