Notice of Intent to Sole Source Personnel Security Support Services
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Operations Office (ID), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract modification to Montech, Inc. for Personnel Security Support Services at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This action extends the current contract for six months to ensure continuity of critical services while a long-term, competitive follow-on contract is solicited. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties with a currently cleared workforce may submit capability statements by July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves highly specialized and critical support for the DOE-ID Personnel Security Program, integral to national security missions at INL. Services include:
- Adjudication of security clearances
- Processing of clearance packages
- Personal Identity Verification (PIV)
- Management of sensitive records
- Utilization of classified government security databases (e.g., DCSA, CPCI) A non-negotiable requirement is that all contractor personnel must possess an active DOE "Q" security clearance at the start of contract performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract Modification
- Incumbent: Montech, Inc. (UEI: ZLQWLEQ5HJ49)
- Duration: Estimated six (6) months, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8), justified under FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source")
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Idaho Falls, ID
Justification for Sole-Source
Montech, Inc. is the incumbent, and its personnel are fully trained, experienced, and possess the mandatory active DOE "Q" security clearances. The Government asserts that no other source can satisfy the requirement for this six-month bridge contract without causing unacceptable delays and mission failure. The typical timeline for processing a new DOE "Q" clearance exceeds 12 months, making it impossible for a new contractor to have a cleared workforce in place by July 1, 2026. A lapse in these services would jeopardize critical national security programs at INL.
Instructions for Interested Parties
While this is not a solicitation, responsible sources who believe they can meet the full scope of the requirement, including having a workforce with active DOE "Q" clearances available by July 1, 2026, may submit a capability statement. Statements must provide clear and convincing evidence of the firm's ability to perform without a break in service, specifically demonstrating current employment of sufficient DOE "Q" cleared personnel. Submissions must be via email to the listed points of contact by the deadline. The Government will proceed with the sole-source award to Montech, Inc. if no affirmative written responses are received.
Contact Information
- Jeffrey C. Fogg, Contracting Officer: foggjc@id.doe.gov
- Charles Dutkevitch, Contract Specialist: dutkevcd@id.doe.gov