R--Limited-Sources Justification, LIHEAP
Overview
Buyer
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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 Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC) has posted a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Support Services. This justification is for a bridge task order to Apprise Inc. to ensure continuity of services for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This is not a solicitation for proposals; a competitive follow-on task order is anticipated in Q2 FY26.
Scope of Work
The services required include:
- Maintaining and enhancing the LIHEAP Clearinghouse and Performance Management Website.
- Assisting in the annual calculation of the LIHEAP 1984 funding formula.
- Managing the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Phone Hotline/call center, IVR, and email service.
- Providing training and ad hoc LIHEAP-related assistance to OCS federal staff and LIHEAP grant recipients.
- Coordinating logistics for the bi-annual LIHEAP Performance Measures Implantation Working Group (PMIWG).
- Preparing essential LIHEAP reports and other data.
- Regularly coordinating with the ACF Tech.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Bridge Task Order (140D0425F0832)
- Incumbent Contractor: Apprise Inc.
- Period of Performance: Six-month base period from August 30, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with an option for an additional six months.
- Place of Performance: Remote or at the Contractor's primary place of performance.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026 (Notice Identifier: 233b5291b27c45a38dfd114a0c255e74)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This action is a sole-source justification due to an urgent and compelling need, with Apprise Inc. identified as the only capable source. It is not a competitive set-aside.
Evaluation
This is a sole-source justification, not a solicitation for proposals. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) will not be released.
Additional Notes
- The justification cites FAR 8.405-6 and 40 U.S.C 501 as authority.
- The current task order expires August 29, 2025, necessitating this bridge to ensure continuity of services.
- A competitive follow-on task order is anticipated to be awarded in the second quarter of FY26. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future solicitations.