LSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification for a logical follow-on General Services Administration (GSA) Task Order for cybersecurity services to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The Government requires continued cybersecurity support services to maintain security, integrity, and operational continuity of its information systems and networks, including Information Assurance, Disaster Recovery & Continuity, Cyber Security Technical Support, Policy & Training Support, Assessment & Authorization Support, and Security Engineering & Administration. The incumbent contractor, Ernst & Young LLP, was previously awarded Task Order 693JJ324F00468N on a competitive basis under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule and FHWA's Cybersecurity Information and Program Services (CSIPS) Blanket Purchase Agreement. The justification for sole source award cites continuity of critical cybersecurity operations, avoidance of unacceptable performance gaps during transition, efficiency and cost effectiveness of maintaining the incumbent's established tools and processes, and use of this task order as a bridge to allow time for development of a competitive long-term task order. The bridge task order has a 12-month period of performance with a 6-month option period. The Government will review pricing for fair and reasonableness using GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract labor rates, historical pricing, and the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). The original task order was awarded competitively, and the Government is actively pursuing a competitive acquisition strategy for future requirements. This justification was approved on June 3, 2026, by Karen Nightengale (Program Office) and Gunnar Prutz (Contracting Officer).