Redacted-Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Justification & Approval (J&A)
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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 Department of the Army, on behalf of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), has issued a Special Notice in the form of a Justification & Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive, sole-source bridge contract. This action ensures the continuity of essential Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS)/LogiCole Facility Management (FM) services, awarded to Aktarius, LLC. This is not a solicitation for new bids.
Purpose & Background
This J&A justifies the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bridge contract to Aktarius, LLC (dba Dawson AKT) to maintain critical DMLSS/LogiCole FM program services. The DMLSS system is a vital Automated Information System (AIS) supporting the DHA's global real property portfolio, ensuring facilities meet accreditation codes and healthcare environment standards. The need for this bridge contract arose after a previous 8(a) direct contract with Aktarius, LLC was terminated due to a change in the contractor's 8(a) size status, rendering them ineligible. This bridge ensures uninterrupted support while a long-term solution is procured.
Scope of Services
The bridge contract covers essential technical and integration services for the DMLSS/LogiCole FM program, including:
- Day-to-day technical services for system sustainment and user support.
- Program and Project Management.
- System Training and Access Management.
- Database Sustainment and Data Analysis.
- Technical and Integration Management Support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance (POP): March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (4 months)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented in RFO 6.103-1(c)(2)(ii) - "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Funding: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funds.
- Place of Performance: San Antonio, TX
Rationale for Sole Source
Market research was conducted to identify potential sources, including small businesses, capable of providing these services. However, no other responsible source was found that could meet the requirements within the necessary timeframe to prevent a critical lapse in DMLSS operations. Therefore, the bridge contract was awarded non-competitively to the incumbent, Aktarius, LLC.
Key Takeaways
This Special Notice is a justification for a sole-source award and is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. It details the rationale for awarding a non-competitive bridge contract to ensure continuity of critical DMLSS services.