ME26-015 - J-A 7-8-2026 - Signed.pdf

This is a Justification Review document for a sole-source bridge contract under FAR Part 12.102(a) Simplified Procedures.

The Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) MEDCOM is procuring non-clinical medical support services valued at $21,374.72 for the period of July 14 through August 13, 2026. The contract is a firm-fixed-price bridge action funded by fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Army funds, designed to maintain continuity of mission-critical services while a new competitive contract is finalized following a Government Accountability Office (GAO) protest resolution. The bridge action includes up to four 30-day extensions available under FAR Clause 52.217-8 to ensure seamless transition once the new contract is awarded. The requirement covers non-personal medical support services for Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) support, specifically providing non-clinical medical case management and medical records support for approximately 1,500 Soldiers preparing for mobilization.

The incumbent contractor, T47 International Inc., is the sole-source awardee under this bridge contract because it is the only source currently mobilized with the established workforce, vented personnel, and required security clearances to perform without a critical lapse in service. The justification emphasizes that competition would result in substantial cost duplication and operational gaps, as onboarding a new contractor during a 30-day period would require minimum recruitment time, security clearance transfers, and IT provisioning. The contracting officer determines the anticipated price of $21,374.72 is fair and reasonable based on direct comparison to historical competitively established labor rates, Department of Labor Wage Determinations, and applicable fringe benefits, with no requirement for certified cost and pricing data per RFO FAR 15.403-2(b)(3).