HQ United States Central Command Strategy, Plans and Policy Support Bridge
Overview
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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.
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 Air Force, on behalf of HQ United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a sole-source bridge task order to ensure uninterrupted Strategy, Plans, and Policy Support services. This bridge is necessary due to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest on a recently awarded follow-on contract, which triggered an automatic stay of performance. The bridge contract, awarded to Gemini Industries Inc., is valued at an estimated $2,760,201.30 and covers a period from March 2026 to September 2026.
Purpose
This justification supports the award of a sole-source bridge task order to the incumbent contractor, Gemini Industries Inc., for the continuation of essential Strategy, Plans, and Policy Support services. The bridge action is critical to maintain uninterrupted support for USCENTCOM's mission requirements while a pending GAO protest related to the recently awarded follow-on contract is resolved. The protest caused an automatic stay of performance, necessitating this urgent, short-term solution.
Scope of Work
The bridge contract provides comprehensive Strategy, Plans, and Policy Support Services. These services include, but are not limited to, support for operations, logistics, communications synchronization, Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), and Irregular Warfare (IW). The objective is to ensure continuity of these vital functions for USCENTCOM during the protest resolution period.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-Source Bridge Task Order (under GSA OASIS+ contract)
- Contractor: Gemini Industries Inc. (incumbent)
- Estimated Value: $2,760,201.30
- Period of Performance: One (1) month base period with five (5) one-month option periods, spanning from March 2026 to September 2026.
- Place of Performance: Tampa, FL
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
Set-Aside
This is a sole-source action justified by an exception to fair opportunity due to urgent and compelling circumstances (GAO protest). Therefore, it is not set aside for competition. The incumbent contractor is being utilized to ensure continuity of essential services.
Additional Notes
This justification emphasizes that the follow-on requirement will be competed after the GAO protest is resolved, ensuring fair opportunity in the long term. This bridge action is a temporary measure to prevent mission degradation.