Professional Engineering & Logistics Support Services (PELSS) Bridge Blanket Purchase Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to award a six-month Bridge Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Global Systems Technologies, Inc. (GST) for Professional Engineering & Logistics Support Services (PELSS). This action is a sole source justification to ensure continuity of critical services due to delays in new procurement actions caused by federal government shutdowns. The estimated value for this bridge BPA is $475,000.00, with a period of performance from May 19, 2026, to November 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The PELSS Bridge BPA will provide essential support in:
- System design, engineering, and integration
- Integrated logistics support
- Acquisition and life-cycle management
- Managing and reviewing airport design packages
- Updating Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS)
- Developing and evaluating Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) designs
- Providing technical support for Requests for Variance (RFVs)
- Performing modeling and simulation of checked baggage systems
- Developing technical documentation for capability and technology demonstrations
- Providing human factors technical support for logistics planning and assessments
- Supporting configuration management and technical acquisitions
- Managing technical knowledge development
Contract Details
- Contractor: Global Systems Technologies, Inc. (GST)
- Type of Action: Firm Fixed-Price BPA with Cost Reimbursable CLINs for Other Direct Costs
- Estimated Value: $475,000.00
- Period of Performance: May 19, 2026 – November 18, 2026 (six months)
- Funding: Funds are obligated at the task order level, not under the BPA itself.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sole Source Justification, not a solicitation for new proposals. The justification outlines the rationale for awarding the BPA to GST without full and open competition, citing FAR 8.405-6 due to unusual urgency, GST's unique capabilities, and the necessity to ensure service continuity.
Additional Notes
This bridge BPA is a temporary measure. The TSA plans to pursue additional procurement actions, with future task orders anticipated to be awarded under the GSA OASIS+ contract after the expiration of this bridge BPA. The justification emphasizes avoiding duplicative start-up costs and potential performance delays by maintaining GST's services.