Fort Bliss Custodial Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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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 Army has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bridge contract to NuGate Group, LLC for Custodial Services at Fort Bliss, TX. This J&A is issued under FAR 12.102(b), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This is not a solicitation for new offers. The estimated value of this bridge contract is $4,302,905.04.
Purpose & Context
This J&A justifies the award of a bridge contract to the incumbent, NuGate Group, LLC, to ensure continuity of essential custodial services. The need for this bridge arises from significant delays in the competitive follow-on acquisition process, which included an IGSA attempt and a GAO protest. The bridge contract is intended to cover services until a long-term competitive contract can be awarded. A competitive solicitation for the long-term requirement (W911SG-25-R-A004) was previously posted to SAM.gov, and market research confirmed a competitive market exists for these services.
Scope of Work
The contract covers comprehensive custodial services for approximately 400 buildings across Fort Bliss, Biggs Army Airfield, and William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Services are performed under three levels of cleaning frequency to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bridge contract
- Incumbent Contractor: NuGate Group, LLC
- Period of Performance: A base period of four months, with four one-month option periods, totaling a maximum of eight months.
- Estimated Value: $4,302,905.04
- Projected Award Date: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, TX 79916
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification based on the determination of "Only One Responsible Source." The incumbent contractor, NuGate Group LLC, is currently classified as an "other than small business." While this specific action is sole-source, the J&A notes that if subcontracting occurs, maximum opportunity will be given to small businesses.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and is not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future competitive opportunities related to these services.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: BRIDGET GARCIA (bridget.p.garcia2.civ@army.mil, 915-568-5150)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Yolanda Bickham (yolanda.e.bickham.civ@army.mil, 915-568-5150)