Life Support 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 Department of State has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) to approve a sole-source modification and extension for Life Support Services (LSS) with RA International under contract 19AQMM26C0204. This action ensures uninterrupted services during the transition from the current Residential and Embassy Compounds (RC/EC) to the New Embassy Compound (NEC) in Juba, South Sudan.
Purpose & Scope
The extension is required to maintain essential life support and maintenance services, including housing, food service, maintenance, utilities, and emergency response, during the drawdown and decommissioning of the RC/EC and the phased transition to the NEC. The NEC is projected to open between December 2028 and February 2029. Services will shift to the NEC upon opening, with limited services continuing at the RC/EC for orderly decommissioning. This phased approach allows the Government to plan and implement a full and open competition for long-term LSS at the NEC without operational disruption.
Contract Details
- Current Contract: 19AQMM26C0204 (transferred from USAID to DOS)
- Current Period of Performance: June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2026
- Proposed Extension Period: June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 (31 months), with a potential extension to February 28, 2029 (33 months) if NEC completion is delayed.
- Post-Extension: An additional eight months (March 2029 - October 2029) are anticipated for final transition and facility closeout with reduced services.
- Justification: The J&A cites FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency) due to compressed timelines, risks of service gaps, and the critical need for continuity during the transition. No other sources expressed written interest for this short-term extension.
- Future Competition: A full and open competition for the long-term LSS contract at the NEC is planned to begin in early 2027.
Agency & Contacts
- Department: Department of State
- Office: ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
- Primary Contact: Wade Ward (WardBW@state.gov, 2023744491)
- Secondary Contact: Jenny Martinez (martinezjl@state.gov, 7712051375)
Set-Aside
This is a sole-source modification; therefore, no set-aside designation applies to this specific action. Future long-term LSS for the NEC will be competed under full and open competition.