Organizational Messaging Service (OMS) National Gateway Center (NGC) Syndeo Intelligent Gateway (SIG) Field and Engineering Support
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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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Brandes Associates, Inc. (BAI) for Organizational Messaging Service (OMS) National Gateway Center (NGC) Syndeo Intelligent Gateway (SIG) Field and Engineering Support. This is a limited source acquisition for proprietary SIG software and related services, supporting DISA / SD / SD43 operations.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the purchase of proprietary Syndeo Intelligent Gateway (SIG) software and comprehensive field and engineering support services. Key aspects include:
- Maintenance, Field Service Representative (FSR), and Field Engineering Notice support.
- Integration with existing OMS infrastructure, supporting Java Message Service (JMS) routing protocols, Intelligence Community Information Transport Service (IC-ITS) connectivity, and legacy Allied Communication Publication (ACP) message conversion.
- On-site FSR expertise to ensure SIG operational sustainment, reliability, security, and availability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-fixed-price order
- Awardee: Brandes Associates, Inc. (BAI)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods, plus a potential six-month extension.
- Awarded Via: GSA MAS 47QTCA20D00ET
- NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers ($47 million size standard)
- Award Date: May 29, 2026
Evaluation & Justification
This acquisition was justified as a limited source action, with Brandes Associates, Inc. (BAI) identified as the sole provider. A proposal was solicited from BAI, and pricing was determined fair and reasonable using FAR 15.404-1, with discounts sought from GSA MAS pricing.
Additional Notes
BAI is the sole developer, owner, manufacturer, and authorized provider of the SIG software, retaining exclusive intellectual property rights. The SIG software is currently included in the OMS program's Authority to Operate (ATO) approval. The Government will continue market research to identify potential future competitive actions or alternative solutions.