SAM #NSIR-26-0032

Bridge Contract Extension for Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Support Services

This opportunity concerns a bridge contract extension awarded by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to ensure uninterrupted cybersecurity and information assurance support: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Information Security Branch - Awardee and Vendor: - Clark Baty Associates Inc. (incumbent contractor) - Products/Services Requested: - Information Assurance Systems Support Services - Includes cybersecurity lifecycle support, accreditation, remediation, and compliance with FISMA, DoD, CNSS, and NIST requirements - Services cover analysis, testing, evaluation, assessment, and support for accreditation documentation and approval processes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source bridge contract to maintain continuity of mission-critical cybersecurity and accreditation activities - Incumbent selected due to unique knowledge of NRC systems and to avoid operational risk, transition costs, and duplication of effort - Extension is temporary until a competitive 8(a) follow-on procurement is completed - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities are mentioned

Description

This bridge task order was issued under the contractor’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract No. 47QTCB21D0153. The order was awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Federal Supply Schedule Ordering Procedures at GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii).

The attached Sole Source Justification, formerly commonly referred to as a Limited Sources Justification, supports the agency’s determination that award to Clark Baty Associates Inc is in the interest of economy and efficiency because the bridge task order is a logical follow-on.

The bridge task order is necessary to ensure continuity of critical services while the agency completes the follow-on acquisition. Award to any other contractor during this short bridge period would result in unnecessary transition costs, duplication of effort, performance risk, and potential disruption to ongoing agency operations. The incumbent contractor is currently performing the requirement, possesses the necessary knowledge of the agency’s systems, processes, and ongoing workload, and is positioned to continue performance without interruption.

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