Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition – VMC Construction MATOC Ceiling Increase
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 414th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), Regional Contracting Office (RCO), Vicenza, Italy, has published a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) to increase the ceiling of the existing Vicenza Military Community (VMC) Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). This action modifies seven Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to address urgent construction requirements. This is a justification notice, not a solicitation for new offers.
Scope of Change
This J&A requests a modification to increase the total capacity of the five-year VMC construction MATOC IDIQ Contracts by $9 million, raising the total revised ceiling to $29 million. The original ordering period (November 8, 2023 - November 7, 2028) remains unchanged.
Justification for Urgency
The increase is justified under FAR 6.302-2(a)(2) "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" to prevent damage to structures or their contents. Specific urgent requirements include:
- Repair of a failing sewer line.
- Replacement of obsolete Medium Voltage Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) breakers.
- Repairs to failing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in two buildings.
- Roof repairs for two buildings.
- Perimeter fence repairs.
Utilizing the existing MATOC allows task orders to be awarded in approximately 60 days, significantly faster than the estimated 120 days for stand-alone contracts, which is critical for these urgent needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for MATOC IDIQ Ceiling Increase
- Existing Contracts: W912PF24D0001 through W912PF24D0007
- Original Ceiling: $20,000,000
- Increased Ceiling: $29,000,000 (+$9,000,000)
- Ordering Period: November 8, 2023 - November 7, 2028
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Justification for existing MATOC)
Future Outlook
A new MATOC recompete is planned for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), with an award anticipated in Q4 FY26 for use beginning in FY27.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Stacey Miller at stacey.l.miller45.civ@army.mil.