Restricted Competition_26Q000014.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION (WFLHD)

Justification for Restricted Competition Below SAT Sole Source

Solicitation Number 69056726Q000014 IT Support and Maintenance Services for the aopMAP Website

1. Contracting activity/agency

U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD).

2. Description of supplies and/or services required to meet agency need

FHWA-WFLHD requires external IT support services to maintain and preserve the aopMAP.com website. Originally created under a WFLHD task order, the site serves as a critical resource and data receptacle for public use. The total estimated value of this action is $107,754.00. The period of performance consists of a one-year base period and three one-year option periods.

YEAR PERIOD VALUE

Base 04/15/2026 - 04/14/2027 $25,000.00

Option Year 1 04/15/2027- 04/14/2028 $26,250.00 Option Year 2 04/15/2028 - 04/14/2029 $27,563.00 Option Year 3 04/15/2029 - 04/14/2030 $28,941.00

GRAND TOTAL $107,754.00

3. Rationale

WFLHD recommends retaining WSP for managing aopMAP.com because their team has overseen the site’s open-source framework and workflows since its inception. The website features a custom GIS data portal developed by WSP for the collection, management, and sharing of AOP culvert data nationwide. Without professional maintenance, the site faces significant risks of broken hyperlinks and total loss of functionality.

WSP currently manages the Survey123-based data collection process, quality control, and periodic migration into the GIS data portal. While the Survey123 data is maintained on an open-source database that can technically be transferred, doing so poses logistical risks of data loss and unintended impacts on functionality. Furthermore, transitioning to a new vendor would be time-consuming and cost inefficient. These risks, combined with the complexity of integrated processes and hosting environments, make WSP the most qualified choice to ensure continuity, reliability, and compliance.

4. Authority

- The contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

Technical/Requirements Certification. I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, I certify that the above information and the technical evidence supporting this justification are complete and accurate.

Steve Morrow, Environmental Specialist Date

Contracting Officer Certification. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs. Since this effort does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, this certification serves as approval.

Douglas Taylor Contracting Officer Date

Steve Morrow Environmental S 4/1/2026

4/01/2026