HQ003426CE009 Bridge Justification
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 Defense (DoD), specifically Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), has posted a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (JOFOC) for bridge contract HQ003426CE009. This action justifies a sole-source award to CeLeen, LLC to ensure continuity of specialized technical and staff support for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)) Programs, Resources, and Enterprise Management (PREM) due to an ongoing agency protest.
Purpose & Overview
This JOFOC, issued under FAR Subpart 6.3, justifies awarding a bridge contract to CeLeen, LLC. The necessity stems from an agency protest filed against a recently awarded PREM Call Order, which has led to a suspension of performance for the new awardee. The bridge contract with the incumbent, CeLeen, LLC, is critical to maintain uninterrupted specialized technical and staff support for the Department of War (DoW), WHS, Acquisition Directorate (AD), Enterprise Research & Engineering Directorate (ERED), Technical Analysis Branch (TAB) on behalf of OUSW(I&S) PREM.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Provide specialized, technical, and staff support across various functional areas.
- Deliver end-to-end oversight and advocacy for the War Intelligence and Security Enterprises.
- Ensure timely, accurate, relevant, and secure intelligence support and resources for War activities and operations.
- Support the PREM workforce, which includes DoW civilian, military, Joint Duty Assignment (JDA), and contract personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bridge contract.
- Period of Performance (PoP): One-month base period and three one-month option periods, running from March 6, 2026, to July 9, 2026.
- Funding: FY2026 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Funds.
- Total Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the document.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This action is being pursued on a sole-source basis with the incumbent, CeLeen, LLC. It is not a competitive solicitation.
Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for other than full and open competition, citing FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B) for follow-on contracts for highly specialized services where award to another source would result in unacceptable delays. It is not a solicitation for proposals.
Additional Notes
- A Synopsis was posted on SAM.gov on March 5, 2026, to notify industry of the intent to extend services, but no responses were received.
- The original acquisition for PREM support services was competed with fair opportunity to four holders under the WHS-AD OUSWI Enterprise BPA via GSA MAS 8(a) Pool.
- The agency decision on the protest is due on or before April 6, 2026.
- Awarding to a new contractor would involve significant onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer costs, and could cause unacceptable risks and delays.