Sole Source Justification - Highly Specialized Strategic Budgeting and Congressional Liaison Support Services
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-DOE-AMP-0018-SSJ
- Agency
-
Department of Energy
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 89303926CEM000062 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Mercia Advisors, LLC
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Washington 99354, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy has awarded a sole-source, non-competitive time and materials contract to Mercia Advisors, LLC for specialized budget formulation, financial planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, and Congressional liaison support services to the Hanford Field Office, with contract number 89303926CEM000062 awarded on April 22, 2026.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) based on Mercia Advisors' unique qualifications: established relationships with Congressional appropriations committees, deep institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding mechanisms derived from key personnel with prior DOE federal service, specialized expertise in preparing HFO and DOE staff for high-stakes engagements with House and Senate Armed Services committees, and comprehensive understanding of academia, special interests, and government administration priorities. A Notice of Intent to Award was published on SAM.gov on March 16, 2026 (Notice ID 2026-DOE-AMP-0018), with responses due March 26, 2026. Market research confirmed no other firms possess the required combination of specialized relationships, direct experience, and institutional knowledge. Only one vendor submitted a capability statement, which did not sufficiently demonstrate ability to meet requirements.
The contract covers a one-year base period and serves the HFO Office of the Chief of Staff and the Assistant Manager for Business and Financial Operations. Labor rates benchmarked to GSA pricing data establish Senior Consultant rates at $186/hour, Subject Matter Expert rates at $200/hour, and Senior Advisor rates at $248/hour. NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services); PSC R408 (Support—Professional: Program Management/Support).
Notice text
This posting includes a Sole Source Justification for the award of a non-competitive, time and materials contract to Mercia Advisors, LLC. The services required encompass expert-level support for budget formulation, financial planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, and critical Congressional liaison functions for HFO. This sole source acquisition is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source") due to Mercia Advisors, LLC's unique qualifications, including established relationships with Congressional committees, interagency coordination expertise, and unparalleled institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding. A notice of intent was posted, and market research confirmed no other sources could meet these specific requirements without unacceptable delays or mission risk. The complete Sole Source Justification outlining this rationale is attached.
Awarded contract 89303926CEM000062 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-04-22.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.03 Sole Source Justification - Mercia Advisors LLC 04.17.26.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Highly Specialized Strategic Budgeting and Congressional Liaison Support Services | Special Notice |
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