Professional and Technical 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 Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) has posted a Justification for Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for a bridge contract awarded to PM2 Strategies, LLC (formerly D.K. Jones Consulting, LLC). This contract provides Professional and Technical Support Services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. The hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP)/Time & Material (T&M) contract is valued at an estimated $881,792.16 and covers a period from May 6, 2026, to September 5, 2026 (including a one-month option).
Purpose & Context
This notice serves to justify a sole-source bridge contract under FAR 8.4 and GSAR Subpart 538.7104-3(b)(iii), citing "economy and efficiency" as a logical follow-on to a competitively awarded FSS order. The bridge contract is essential to maintain continuity of critical support services for the ManTech Program, as the current task order expires on May 5, 2026. Awarding to a new contractor would lead to significant duplication of costs (estimated $154,475.00) and unacceptable delays (45-90 days).
Scope of Work
The services are non-personal support, encompassing customer-focused technical, professional, administrative, management, policy, and operational support. Key requirements include:
- Core tasks: Project management and planning.
- Support areas: ManTech organization, Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII), Joint Additive Manufacturing Working Group (JAMWG), and Joint Defense Manufacturing Council (JDMC).
- Specific services: Integrated consulting, management/strategy consulting, research, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy/regulation development assistance, strategy formulation, facilitation, and decision support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Hybrid Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)/Time & Material (T&M) for travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Estimated Price: $881,792.16.
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Funds.
- Period of Performance: May 6, 2026, to August 5, 2026 (base period), with a one-month option from August 6, 2026, to September 5, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a sole-source award and is not subject to set-aside requirements.
Justification & Evaluation
The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated prices to be fair and reasonable by comparing them to historical prices and an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). PM2 Strategies' past performance has been exceptional. A Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted on SAM.gov from March 18, 2026, to April 3, 2026, and received no responses.
Future Plans
WHS/AD is actively working on a competitive source selection process for a long-term follow-on contract, with an award intended by the second quarter of FY26.