A17_JA_-_JEFO_for_NIAID_FY26_BPIMSS_Bridge_FINAL_REDACTED__1.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity executed by the Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, on behalf of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under the Department of Health and Human Services.

The document justifies issuing a sole-source task order to Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for Business Process and Information Management Support Services (BPIMSS) under the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) contract (HHSN316201200008W). The contractor will provide comprehensive IT services to evaluate, plan, and implement new technologies within NIAID's environment in response to changing business strategies, policies, and regulatory changes. The Period of Performance runs from March 6, 2026 through September 6, 2026 (one six-month base period) with potential for a six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8, with an estimated value of approximately [redacted] over the six-month duration. The justification cites urgent mission-critical needs, including critical systems for animal health monitoring, biosafety maintenance, clinical trial compliance, and federal regulatory compliance in Records Management, Intellectual Property, and IT Security. As the incumbent contractor currently performing under task order 140D0425F0253, Booz Allen Hamilton is uniquely qualified and familiar with NIAID's requirements, making them the only vendor capable of avoiding unacceptable delays. The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing based on historical comparisons and market pricing analysis in accordance with DOI-AAAP-0024. A redacted version of this justification will be posted on SAM.gov for a minimum of 30 days following order placement.