Sole Source Justification attached for Operations and Sustainment Information Technology Services
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has published a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for a bridge contract to ensure continuity of Operations and Sustainment Information Technology (IT) Services for the Domain and Directory Services Branch (DDSB) - Capability Service Providers (CSP). This action is necessary to prevent a break in service while the competitive procurement for the long-term follow-on contract is still in the evaluation phase. The incumbent contractor, LinTech Global, Inc., will perform these services.
Scope of Services
This bridge contract covers essential IT operations, architectural, engineering, and sustainment support services across all DHA environments. The scope includes managing approximately:
- 3,000 physical and virtual servers
- 250 sites globally
- 250,000 end-user devices
- 200,000 users
These services support medical activities, research, and Veteran Administration activities, encompassing both on-premises and cloud environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Limited Sources Justification (Bridge Contract)
- Incumbent: LinTech Global, Inc.
- Reason: Delays in source selection for the competitive follow-on contract.
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified for this justification (sole source bridge)
Relevance to Bidders
This document is not a solicitation for new bids but provides critical context for the ongoing competitive procurement. It highlights the essential nature and extensive scope of IT services required by the DHA. Bidders interested in the long-term requirement should note that a competitive action is underway, with proposals already received and under evaluation. This bridge contract ensures service continuity until that competitive award is finalized.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Dawn Windham (dawn.d.windham.ctr@health.mil)