Sole Source Justification under Federal Supply Schedule
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 State (DOS), specifically the Executive Secretariat, S/ES ExecTech office, has issued a Sole Source Justification for a follow-on task order for specialized Information Technology (IT) support services. This award, valued at an estimated $18,432,404.48, has been made to IMPROVIX TECHNOLOGIES INC under a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive IT support services, including:
- Information technology development and support.
- DevOps Applications and Systems Development, Engineering, and Support.
- Application and Systems Security.
- Project Management Support.
- Customer Services for Desktop Support.
- Full lifecycle support for modernizing and enhancing decision-making tools, such as the Cascades application.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Justification for a Federal Supply Schedule Task Order.
- Awardee: IMPROVIX TECHNOLOGIES INC (UEI: JDP4LVPK5JR9).
- Estimated Value: $18,432,404.48.
- Period of Performance: No more than one year.
- Justification: This is a logical follow-on requirement, citing FAR 8.401 and GSAR 538.7104-3 (b)(iii) for economy and efficiency. The order is placed under GSA at existing labor categories and rates.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States.
Eligibility & Future Considerations
This is a sole source justification and not a solicitation for proposals. The agency has conducted market research and posted Source Sought Notices, indicating that future iterations of this requirement will be competed. The agency is actively determining the best competitive path forward, including considering small business programs for the follow-on requirement.
Additional Notes
The justification highlights ImproviX's critical institutional memory and specialized expertise, which are essential for supporting over 50 proprietary systems and databases daily. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated price to be fair and reasonable based on historical prices and FSS level pricing.