Virtual Acquisition Online 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 Intelligence Agency (DIA), through the Virginia Contracting Activity, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Virtual Acquisition Online (VAO) subscription services. This limited-sources acquisition is for proprietary services from Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC, under GSA Schedule GS-35F-131GA, due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the offering. The justification was published on April 2, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This justification supports the acquisition of annual subscription services for the Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO). The VAO provides a comprehensive suite of resources including acquisition news, research, analysis, tools, an on-call help desk, webinars, online learning, and executive leadership conferences, essential for the DIA's acquisition needs.
Contract Details
- Service: Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO) annual subscription services.
- Contractor: Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC.
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, followed by four option years, extending services through March 31, 2031.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (specific value redacted).
- Authority: Justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) for unique and highly specialized services available through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.
- Set-Aside: This is a Limited-Sources Justification; no specific set-aside applies.
Rationale for Limited Sources
The VAO service is deemed proprietary and unique, offering a breadth and depth of resources not available from any other single source. Market research conducted by the agency indicated no other firm could provide a comparable service to meet the DIA's requirements.
Actions to Remove Barriers
Future acquisitions will include market research to identify potential alternatives. However, the agency anticipates that the current constraints regarding the uniqueness of the VAO service are unlikely to be removed in the near future.
Posting Information
This justification will be posted to the FedBizOpps website within 14 days after the order placement, remaining publicly accessible for a minimum of 30 days.
Agency & Contacts
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA)
- Office: VIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
- Primary Contact: Kaitlyn Kroner (kaitlyn.kroner@dodiis.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Uduak Obotette (uduak.obotette@dodiis.mil)