Sole Source Award Notice for Task Order to Drodex Inc.
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 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Immediate Office (IO), has awarded a sole-source task order to Drodex, Inc. for professional staffing support services. The award, valued at $2,753,124.70, was made on March 27, 2026, due to urgent mission requirements.
Scope of Work
Drodex, Inc. will provide essential professional staffing to support various functions within the ASPR Immediate Office. These services include managing controlled correspondence, fulfilling financial and budgetary requirements, facilitating Congressional and stakeholder outreach, processing inquiries from the OIG and GAO, and developing content for ASPR's online and social media platforms. Additionally, support for Section 508 compliance training, public health emergency policies, global hub initiatives, and ASL interpretation are covered.
Contract Details
- Awardee: Drodex, Inc.
- Award Value: $2,753,124.70
- Award Date: March 27, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: One year
- Contract Vehicle: Sole source order against OASIS+ Contract No. 47QRCA25DS781
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Rationale for Sole Source
This sole-source award was justified by the urgent need for these services, where providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays. This urgency arose from unforeseen federal and Departmental actions, including hiring freezes, reorganizations, government shutdowns, and delays in the acquisition package development for a new competitive MA-IDIQ contract. A lapse in service would significantly degrade ASPR's ability to manage critical functions.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals or quotations. The government intends to award a subsequent competitive task order under the GSA OASIS+ MA-IDIQ contract prior to the expiration of this sole source bridge action. The contracting officer determined the anticipated price/cost to be fair and reasonable.