Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Technical Information, Administrative, and Logistics Services (TIALS II)
Overview
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PSC
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center (GRC) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) to extend the existing Technical Information, Administrative, and Logistics Services II (TIALS II) contract (NNC16CA11C). This sole-source modification is awarded to Alcyon Technical Services (ATS) JV, LLC, to ensure continuity of critical services in Cleveland, OH.
Purpose & Rationale
This JOFOC provides the rationale for a sole-source extension of the TIALS II contract. The extension is necessary due to delays in the award of the follow-on contract, GLAM, which is currently under protest. The purpose is to prevent unacceptable disruptions to essential facility support services at GRC.
Scope of Services
The extension covers remaining logistics services and metrology/calibration services, which include:
- Logistics Services: Property Management, Supply Management, Freight Traffic, Transportation Operations, Move Operations, Mail Processing, Special Events, and Airport Courier.
- Metrology: Calibration Services. These services require specialized knowledge of local, state, federal regulations, NASA policies, and GRC facilities.
Contract Details
- Current Contract: NNC16CA11C (TIALS II)
- Contract Type: Sole-source extension modification
- Contractor: Alcyon Technical Services (ATS) JV, LLC
- Period of Performance: Up to twelve (12) months, commencing April 1, 2026. This includes an initial three (3) month extension followed by nine (9) optional one-month extensions.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $10,100,000 (inclusive of all options).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole-source extension and not a new solicitation for proposals. Market research for the follow-on GLAM contract indicated that other businesses could only fulfill a subset of requirements or could not meet the timeline for seamless service continuation, justifying the sole-source approach to avoid substantial duplication of costs and service delays.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Rita K. Dickens at rita.k.dickens@nasa.gov or 216.433.3805.