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JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY POSTING

Header Information:“New Blue System Operations and Maintenance Bridge Contract”
Type:Justification
Authority:FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) – Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.
NAICS Code:NAICS Code 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
PSC Code:D – Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Telecommunications
Date of Release:Thursday, September 10, 2020
Response Date:Monday, October 12, 2020

1. Award Details:

· Contract Award Date: August 27, 2020

· Task/Delivery Order Number: 05GA0A20F0029

· Brief Description: This is a posting for the Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity. Please see attachment.

The purpose of this procurement was to obtain a three–to-six month bridge contract to allow time for re-competition for support services to operate and maintain the New Blue Software content management system supports Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) product development. The general scope of work falls under the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) Task Area 5 (IT Operations and Maintenance), and Task Area 6 (Integration Services). The types of services expected to be provided include, but are not limited to: Project management, System Management, Test and Evaluation Services, Software integration, and Operational Support.

This requirement was solicited under Request for Quotation (RFQ) #05GA0A20Q0058 on a sole source basis as a bridge contract against NITAAC Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Pursuant to the approved Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity document dated August 4, 2020, ECS Federal is the only awardee capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality needed to ensure continuity of service because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

An award was made on Thursday, August 27, 2020 under GAO Order #05GA0A20F0029, with a period of performance for up to six months (3-month base plus three 1-month option periods). The effective date was September 1, 2020.

· Place of Performance: Contractor’s Site

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