Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition _ Nonclinical Chemical Network IDIQ Provider
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
This Justification and Approval (J&A) increases the ceiling of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract 75A50122D00007 awarded to Battelle Memorial Institute. The ceiling is raised by $22.5M, from $45M to $67.5M, to accommodate in-scope modifications for two active task orders (Chem 2202 and Chem 2205) and to fund a new sole-source task order for high surety chemical agents.
Scope of Change
- IDIQ Contract Ceiling Increase: The overall contract ceiling for Battelle Memorial Institute is increased from $45M to $67.5M.
- Task Order Modifications: Additional funding is required for two active task orders (Chem 2202 and Chem 2205) due to necessary study design modifications.
- New Sole Source Requirement: Procurement of high surety chemical agents for storage and maintenance will be executed via a sole source Request for Technical Order Response (RTOR) to Battelle.
- Future Funding: The increase also covers potential future funding requests and unforeseen modifications within the existing IDIQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification and Approval for an existing IDIQ contract (75A50122D00007).
- Original Ceiling: $45,000,000
- New Ceiling: $67,500,000
- Increase Amount: $22,500,000
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (J&A for existing sole-source contract).
- Published: April 22, 2026
Additional Notes
This modification does not alter the original scope of work, period of performance, or terms and conditions of the IDIQ contract. The ceiling increase ensures continued progress on critical deliverables and maintains a competitive field for future requirements within the IDIQ network.