Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Subscription

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center has awarded a sole-source task order to Microsoft for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Subscription services on behalf of the U.S. Access Board, under contract NNG15SD38B, effective July 29, 2026.

The justification, filed as a brand-name exception to fair opportunity, rests on Section 508 accessibility requirements and operational continuity. USAB uses Microsoft 365 across the agency for email, cloud-based storage, productivity applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), and records management. The justification asserts that switching to an alternative platform would inhibit USAB's ability to execute core functions and require staff retraining. Specific products and services include Microsoft Office 365 E5 Plan, Microsoft Azure services, Teams Domestic Calling Plan, Azure Monetary Commitment, Power Automate, Visio P2, and O365 Extra File Storage, with quantities ranging from 1 to 1,500 units across subscription types and add-ons.

The base year performance period runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with two one-year option periods (August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028, and August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029). Contracting Officer Robert L. Brewer determined the anticipated price to be fair and reasonable based on expected competition, independent government cost estimate, historical pricing information, and published price lists. USAB commits to monitoring the commercial marketplace for compatible alternatives and conducting competitive procurements for future subscription needs.