J&A Acquisition and Technology Transformation and NBIS Integrated Master Schedule
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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 Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has awarded an undefinitized contract action (UCA) to KPMG, LLP for Acquisition and Technology Transformation and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) support. This sole-source award addresses an urgent requirement driven by a critical congressional mandate for the NBIS program. The estimated value of this procurement is $4,000,000.
Scope of Work
KPMG will provide immediate, expert advisory and assistance services to support the urgent organizational transformation of DCSA's Acquisition and Technology (AT) directorate. The scope involves two main tasks over approximately seven months:
- NBIS Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Development: Develop a comprehensive IMS, including critical path and risk analysis, with a deadline of April 2, 2026.
- DCSA AT Organizational Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the AT parent organization to ensure optimal structure for NBIS implementation and broader agency mission support.
The work is divided into two phases:
- Phase I (Assessment & Planning): Assess AT's current processes, technologies, and performance metrics to develop a roadmap for a unified and agile organization. This includes lifecycle optimization, a 5-year technology plan, and establishing performance measurement frameworks.
- Phase II (Implementation Planning Support): Provide program management, technical expertise, and change management support for implementing Phase I recommendations, including developing project charters, governance processes, and a change management plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) / Letter Contract, sole-source. The final contract type will be determined during definitization.
- Period of Performance: Approximately seven months.
- Value: $4,000,000.
- Funding: DCSA Working Capital Funds.
- Awarded To: KPMG, LLP.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Justification & Rationale
This sole-source action is justified by an unusual and compelling urgency to meet a critical and non-negotiable congressional mandate for the NBIS program, specifically the April 2, 2026, deadline for delivering a comprehensive NBIS IMS to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (HOGR). Failure to meet this deadline would result in significant injury to the Government. KPMG was selected due to their deep, foundational knowledge of the NBIS program and related organizational structure, gained from prior work, making them the only source capable of meeting the compressed timeline.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source award to KPMG, LLC, an "Other than Small Business." The Government will request a small business subcontracting plan.
Additional Notes
This sole-source action is a tactical, short-term measure. Future requirements for similar services will pursue full and open competition. A synopsis was not issued due to an exemption for urgent requirements.