DOE Awards Sole-Source Modification for Security Services at the INL
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 89243221CNE000020-P00019
- Agency
-
National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 89243221CNE000020 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Montech Inc.
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy has awarded a sole-source contract modification to Montech, Inc., an 8(a) certified woman-owned small business, for Personnel Security Support Services at the Idaho National Laboratory, with an estimated value of $450,000.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), only one responsible source, on the basis that Montech is the incumbent contractor and the only entity capable of providing uninterrupted service during a critical six-month bridge period. The statutory barrier to competition is the DOE "Q" security clearance requirement: obtaining and adjudicating new clearances typically exceeds 12 months, making it impossible for a competing contractor to be fully staffed for a six-month performance period without mission failure. Montech's personnel already hold active DOE "Q" clearances and possess specialized knowledge of DOE-ID procedures and the INL workforce.
The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Services include adjudication of security clearances for approximately 4,500 clearance holders and 440 Human Reliability Program participants; information and records management across DOE and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency systems; clearance processing and package preparation; and Personal Identity Verification credential processing under HSPD-12. Work is performed in an office setting at the Idaho Administrative Building, 785 DOE Place, Idaho Falls, ID, during core hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This modification serves as a bridge to maintain continuity while DOE-ID solicits and awards a competitive, long-term follow-on contract. Contract number is 89243221CNE000020.
Notice text
DOE Awards Sole-Source Bridge Modification for Security Services at Idaho National Laboratory
IDAHO FALLS, ID – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a sole-source contract modification to Montech, Inc. for continued Personnel Security Support Services. The firm-fixed-price award ensures the continuity of critical security operations at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
The contract modification, with an estimated value of $450,000, extends the period of performance from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This action serves as a bridge to ensure uninterrupted support while a competitive, long-term follow-on contract is solicited and awarded.
Contract Details:
- Awardee: Montech, Inc., an 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business based in Albuquerque, NM.
- Contract Number: 89243221CNE000020
- Total Estimated Value: $450,000
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product Service Code: R497 - SUPPORT-PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS
Services provided under this contract are integral to the DOE-ID Personnel Security Program and the national security mission at INL. These services include the adjudication of security clearances, processing of clearance packages, management of sensitive records, and personal identity verification.
The justification for the sole-source award was made under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source could satisfy the agency's requirements. A critical requirement for the work is that all contractor personnel must possess an active DOE "Q" security clearance. According to the justification, the timeline to process and adjudicate new "Q" clearances typically exceeds 12 months, making it impossible for a new contractor to be fully staffed for a six-month performance period without causing unacceptable delays and mission failure.
As the incumbent contractor, Montech's personnel are fully trained, experienced, and already possess the mandatory security clearances, making it the only known source capable of providing these services without a break in service. Prior to the award, the government published a notice of intent, and no other sources expressed written interest in the requirement.
The primary point of contact for this action is Jeffrey C. Fogg, Contracting Officer at the DOE Idaho Operations Office.
Awarded contract 89243221CNE000020 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-07-06.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC 89243221CNE000020.pdf | ||
| SOW Personnel Security Support.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Personnel Security Support Services | Special Notice |
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