The Transportation Security Administration intends to award modification P00009 under Blanket Purchase Agreement 70T04021A7672N002 to Battelle Memorial Institute on a sole-source basis, extending the period of performance by six months from August 12, 2026 to February 11, 2027. The BPA's estimated value remains $90 million, with approximately $49 million obligated to date.

The justification cites GSAR 538.7104-3(b) exception—only one source capable of providing required services at the required quality level due to their unique or highly specialized nature. Battelle was competitively awarded this work under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for Professional Services—Technical and Engineering Services (non-IT), schedule 541330ENG, contractor schedule GS-00F-084CA, with current options ending March 31, 2030. TSA notes that transitioning to a new contractor would require lengthy vetting and onboarding processes, creating unacceptable delays and operational risk during the competitive procurement for the follow-on contract.

Battelle provides Development Test and Evaluation Support Services to TSA, involving testing of new and upgraded Transportation Security Equipment systems. Services include approximately 150 formal tests and 650 mission-support events annually, executed by specialized personnel including test engineers, explosive ordinance experts, and chemists, plus approximately eighteen key personnel providing program management and core support. TSA published a Request for Information on July 25, 2025 (TSA25-04-0500) for follow-on DTSS contract market research, with approximately thirteen responses received as of August 22, 2025. Pricing for the extension will be validated against GSA schedule rates and historical pricing trends.

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