PRATUS JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification to Restrict Competition document from the United States Department of Agriculture for a sole-source contract award (Identification Number: 1176298).

The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) within USDA seeks to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract to Fathom, LLC (located at 214 S. Southwood Avenue, Annapolis, MD; UEI: TUGWQ7AM1QP7) for procurement of the PRATUS platform. The contract encompasses labor, software subscriptions, implementation services, technical support, training, program management, and associated resources. The platform delivers situational awareness capabilities including all-hazard and threat assessment through OSINT, weather-to-infrastructure impact analytics, AI-powered decision support via PRATUS AI™, event and incident response coordination tools, and exercise management workflows. The estimated contract value spans one base year plus four one-year option periods, with the pricing table redacted in the document. Competition is restricted under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) based on Fathom's exclusive Federal implementation, training, and user enablement partnership with PRATUS's original equipment manufacturer. The justification asserts that no other sources can provide the combination of PRATUS technology with specialized Federal services. Market research indicated PRATUS AI is available through multiple contract vehicles, but the integration of platform with training and implementation services is exclusively available through Fathom. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on the vendor's proposal and review of current market conditions and comparable commercial pricing. No additional sources expressed interest in the acquisition. The document includes certifications dated 8/25/2026 from technical personnel, the Contracting Officer, and the Competition Advocate.