Instructional Systems Design & Development Services
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19--1-26-0060
- Agency
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Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19FS1A26C0060-NA
- NAICS code
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia 22204, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has awarded a sole-source bridge contract to Systems Plus, Inc. for instructional systems design and development services supporting the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, under FAR 6.103-2 (unusual and compelling urgency) on September 11, 2026. The contract value is redacted.
The justification addresses immediate and urgent requirements to prevent service disruption to NFATC training operations during acquisition planning for a competitive follow-on procurement. Services include training development, digital learning, instructional support, and operational coordination for the Campus Operations unit, encompassing technology-based training product development (eLearning multimedia courses, webinars, performance support tools, multimedia labs) and campus operations support (coordination, business process support, workload management, knowledge management, reporting). The period of performance is 12 months on a labor-hour basis.
On July 21, 2026, the Department published a Notice of Intent on SAM.gov soliciting capability statements from alternative sources, with responses due August 5, 2026. Five capability statements were received. The Department determined that while respondents demonstrated varying technical competency and applicable capabilities for specific work elements, none provided sufficient evidence of immediate mobilization capacity and transition capability within the compressed timeframe while guaranteeing uninterrupted continuity. Market research identified 26 responsive vendors, confirming adequate competition exists for future competitive procurement. The Government's bridge determination reflects immediate transition urgency and continuity mandates rather than a permanent assessment of alternative source capability. An addendum J&A documents the evaluation of alternatives and confirms the sole-source determination's validity. Place of performance is Rockville, Maryland. Contract 19FS1A26C0060 was originally competitively awarded under Task Order No. 19FS1A20F0049 under the NIH NITAAC GWAC.
Notice text
In accordance with RFO FAR 6.301, this notice serves as the mandatory public disclosure of the Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition. This contract was awarded under the statutory authority of FAR 6.103-2, "Unusual and Compelling Urgency," to prevent an immediate disruption to Department of State training operations.
A redacted copy of the approved J&A is attached to this notice in compliance with federal public disclosure timelines. This synopsis is posted for transparency and informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals, quotes, or competition.
Awarded contract 19FS1A26C0060 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-11.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Instructional Systems Design & Development Services | Special Notice |
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