Strategic Communication Support 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) External Affairs, is issuing a Justification for a Limited-Sources Acquisition for Strategic Communication Support Services. This is a bridge contract to the incumbent contractor, Lempugh, Inc., due to unforeseen delays in the acquisition process and insufficient funding for the original scope. The recompete for this requirement is targeted for October 2025, with an award expected in November 2025.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive strategic communication support, including:
- Legislative analysis and correspondence drafting
- Congressional engagement support
- Graphic design, video creation, editing, and production
- Cybersecurity awareness campaign support
- Conference and event support
- Strategic engagement planning and communications support
- Digital media and photography support
- Media relations support
- SharePoint maintenance support
- Writing and editing support
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Limited-Sources Bridge Contract (Justification)
- Duration: Six months
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000, not exceeding $15 million
- FAR Clause: Includes 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
- Recompete Target: Solicitation in October 2025, award in November 2025
Evaluation
This is a justification for a limited-sources award to the incumbent, Lempugh, Inc., and not a solicitation for proposals. The initial order was competitively awarded under a small business set-aside. The recompete will be solicited via GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 541910, Marketing Research and Analysis Vehicle.
Additional Notes
The need for this bridge contract is exacerbated by a 45% loss in federal staffing within CISA's External Affairs, increasing reliance on contracted support. The government intends to post this requirement on SAM.gov pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).