LSJ: NLM LHNCBC: Software, Database Administration, and Support Services
Overview
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Lister Hill National Center of Biomedical Communications (LHNCBC), intends to issue a 75-day modification to extend an existing GSA Contract # 47QTCA18D00JA, Task Order (TO) # 75N97022F00091. This extension is for software, database administration, and support services to prevent a lapse in service while a competitive recompete acquisition is processed.
Scope of Change
This action is a Limited-Sources Justification to extend the current Task Order # 75N97022F00091. The extension will cover the period from March 25, 2026, to June 07, 2026, ensuring continuity of essential IT services for NLM LHNCBC. The primary purpose is to prevent service disruption, potential data loss, and compliance issues during the transition to a new competitive contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Modification/Extension of GSA Multiple-Award Schedule (GSA MAS) Task Order
- Original Contract: GSA Contract # 47QTCA18D00JA
- Task Order: # 75N97022F00091
- Extension Period: March 25, 2026, to June 07, 2026 (75 days)
- Published Date: April 07, 2026
- Place of Performance: Maryland (MD), 20892, United States
Justification Details
The extension is being conducted under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(i)(B), citing that only one source is capable of providing the required unique or highly specialized services at the necessary quality level. This is a bridge action to allow the Government sufficient time to award the upcoming competitive recompete acquisition without a break in mission-critical services.
Additional Notes
This notice is for an extension of an existing Task Order and is not a new solicitation. The competitive recompete acquisition is currently in process. This action ensures the continued operational readiness and IT posture of NLM LHNCBC.