Sole Source Justification (SSJ) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend 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 General Services Administration (GSA) has published a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) to exercise FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, for Task Order 47QDCB21F0015. This extension ensures uninterrupted delivery of mission-critical IT operations and cloud services, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Value Added Reseller Support, across GSA while a competitive recompete acquisition is prepared for award in the first quarter of FY27.
Scope of Extension
This justification supports an extension of the current Task Order for up to six months, from June 14, 2026, to December 13, 2026. The services covered include mission-critical IT operations and cloud services, leveraging the incumbent's existing support for AWS and Value Added Reseller functions for the GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Civilian.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification for Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8)
- Current Task Order: 47QDCB21F0015
- Extension Period: June 14, 2026 – December 13, 2026 (up to 6 months)
- Estimated Value (Extension): $22,084,720.00
- Total Aggregate Value (Task Order): $167,249,714.48
- Set-Aside: None specified (justification for existing sole source)
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Recompete Award Anticipated: First quarter of FY27
Justification
The extension is deemed necessary because the incumbent contractor is identified as the only vendor capable of providing the required services without interruption. This is attributed to their unique institutional knowledge and system-specific experience with the GSA AWS environment. The extension utilizes existing contract rates, which were previously determined to be fair and reasonable.
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, United States.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Amanda Foster at amanda.ayers@gsa.gov.