PELSS Bridge BPA Sole Source Justification FE_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a Federal Supply Schedule Bridge Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued under GSA FAR 8.4 authority.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposes to award a bridge BPA to Global Systems Technologies, Inc. (GST) for the continued delivery of Professional Engineering & Logistics Support Services (PELSS) for a six-month period from May 19, 2026 through November 18, 2026. The estimated contract value is $475,000.00, structured as a Firm Fixed-Price BPA with Cost Reimbursable CLINs for Other Direct Costs, with no funds obligated under the BPA and funds obligated only at the task order level. The original PELSS BPA was awarded to GST on May 19, 2021, under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule for Professional Services and provides TSA Security Capabilities with system design, engineering, integrated logistics support, and life-cycle management services including airport design review packages, Checked Baggage Inspection System designs, technical documentation, modeling and simulation, configuration management, and technical knowledge development.

The justification is based on the economy and efficiency rationale as a logical follow-on to the previously competitively awarded FSS contract (Base BPA 70T05021A7672N001), combined with insufficient time to conduct a new competitive procurement prior to the May 18, 2026 expiration date. The bridge BPA extends the ordering period to maximize TSA's ability to issue new orders and modifications while preparing for transition to the GSA OASIS+ contract program. Three federal government shutdowns in FY2026 caused funding gaps and delays in procurement preparation. Upon expiration of the bridge BPA on November 18, 2027, future task orders will be awarded under GSA OASIS+.