R--Information Technology (IT) Security Support Services (ITSSS)
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has posted a Sole Source Justification for Information Technology (IT) Security Support Services (ITSSS). This is a one-year bridge contract to ensure the continuation of essential daily security operations and compliance with FISMA 2014, while NIH leadership finalizes its IT consolidation strategy. The incumbent contractor, Richard S. Carson & Associates, Inc., is the sole source for these services.
Purpose & Context
This justification outlines the critical need for uninterrupted IT security services for NHGRI. A bridge contract is necessary to prevent a lapse in service, which could significantly impact NHGRI's ability to participate in critical InfoSec initiatives, lead to reputational risks, and incur financial costs from potential security breaches. The bridge period will allow NIH's IT Leadership to finalize its consolidation strategy (estimated by Summer 2026) and for subsequent acquisition planning and recompeting of the requirement.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide manpower and expertise to assist the NHGRI Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with:
- IT security documentation services support
- Security program management support
- Comprehensive Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) analysis, preparation, and management
- Incident response support
- Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) support
- Other related IT security services
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Period of Performance: 12 months (April 13, 2026 – April 12, 2027)
- Current Contract: GS-35F-274DA / 75N92021F00134 (April 13, 2021 – April 12, 2026)
- Incumbent Contractor: Richard S. Carson & Associates, Inc.
Eligibility & Response
This document is a justification for a sole-source bridge contract and is not a solicitation for proposals. Consideration is restricted to the incumbent contractor, Richard S. Carson & Associates, Inc., due to their unique qualifications and the critical need for uninterrupted service during a period of IT consolidation and strategy finalization. The acquisition is conducted under the Multiple Award Schedule Program.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BALENSON, JACOB M at jacob.balenson@nih.gov or +1 301 827 8302.