Intent to Sole Source - FOIAXpress Services
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 United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Award Terminations (OAT), intends to negotiate a sole-source acquisition for FOIAXpress services as a logical follow-on. This action will extend the current contract (7200AA24C00107) with Opexus dba Casepoint by six months and increase its total estimated cost. This is not a request for competitive quotations.
Scope of Work
This sole-source action covers the provision of FOIAXpress Licenses and Technical Support services. FOIAXpress is a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technology product, proprietary and patent-protected by Casepoint. It serves as the official repository for all USAID FOIA and Privacy Act requests and is crucial for meeting Department of Justice reporting requirements. The services ensure operational continuity for USAID's FOIA program, leveraging existing investments and avoiding disruptions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Logical Follow-on Modification)
- Current Contract: 7200AA24C00107 (Federal Supply Schedule award subject to RFO FAR Part 8.4)
- Vendor: Opexus dba Casepoint
- Duration: Six-month extension
- Current Expiration: March 29, 2026
- New Expiration: September 28, 2026
- Value Increase: $260,000
- New Total Estimated Cost: $1,055,293.75
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 27, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for this sole-source modification is detailed in the attached Limited Sources Justification. Key reasons include:
- Proprietary Software: FOIAXpress is exclusively provided by Casepoint, with no authorized resellers for maintenance and support.
- Customization & Integration: The system has been extensively customized and integrated with USAID's tools over 19 years, making a transition costly, time-consuming, and risky.
- Operational Continuity & Risk Mitigation: The extension ensures uninterrupted operations, especially during a critical period for FOIA requests, and avoids significant risks associated with transitioning to a new system, such as learning curves and potential delays in meeting regulatory deadlines.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Avoiding procurement, implementation, and retraining costs associated with a new system is deemed more cost-effective.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice is for informational purposes regarding USAID's intent to award a sole-source contract modification.