Field Operations Support Services (FOSS)

SOL #: 70SBUR26C00000001Award NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security
Us Citizenship And Immigration Services
USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)
Williston, VT, 05495, United States

Place of Performance

Camp Springs, MD

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (561110)

PSC

Other Administrative Support Services (R699)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 19, 2026

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

This Award Notice publishes a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source bridge contract for Field Operations Support Services (FOSS), awarded to Sciolex Corporation by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This action ensures continuity of critical services. Importantly, the notice also announces a planned future 5-year competitive contract for these services, which will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Bridge Contract Details

  • Purpose: To provide essential records management and administrative support to 16 USCIS field offices, aiding in adjudication efforts, naturalization ceremonies, certificate issuance, and immigration benefit interviews.
  • Recipient: Sciolex Corporation
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source Bridge Contract
  • Duration: Six months, from March 23, 2026, to September 22, 2026.
  • Justification: Awarded under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The rationale highlights the need to prevent service disruption, the incumbent's unique position, and the complexities of transitioning approximately 400 staff following the cancellation of the PACTS III contract vehicle, making a full competitive process for the bridge contract unfeasible.

Future Competitive Opportunity

  • Type: A subsequent 5-year competitive contract is planned for these Field Operations Support Services.
  • Set-Aside: This future contract will be an SDVOSB set-aside under GSA MAS.
  • Projected Award: July 1, 2026.
  • Market Research: USCIS has conducted market research and identified 6 SDVOSBs interested in the future competitive contract.

Agency & Contacts

  • Department: Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  • Office: USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)
  • Place of Performance: Camp Springs, MD, United States
  • Primary Contact: Benjamin Fournier (benjamin.t.fournier@uscis.dhs.gov)
  • Secondary Contact: Michael Hodahkwen (michael.p.hodahkwen@uscis.dhs.gov, 9169032408)

People

Points of Contact

Benjamin FournierPRIMARY
benjamin.t.fournier@uscis.dhs.gov
Michael HodahkwenSECONDARY
michael.p.hodahkwen@uscis.dhs.gov
9169032408

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