Opportunity
SAM #91003126F0040
FSA Person Authentication Service (PAS) System Support Services Procurement
Buyer
DOE FSA Acquisitions Office
Posted
July 09, 2026
Identifier
91003126F0040
NAICS
541519
This opportunity is for operational and maintenance support services for the Person Authentication Service (PAS) system used by Federal Student Aid (FSA): - The Department of Education's FSA is procuring support for its PAS system, which manages identity and access for over 100 million external users. - The contract is a firm-fixed-price task order awarded to Phoenix Programming Services (PPS) InfoTech, LLC. - Services include ensuring uninterrupted authentication and identity management, critical for FAFSA 2027/2028 operations. - The estimated contract value is $4.98 million. - The period of performance includes a base period (July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026), three option periods (October – December 2026), and a possible six-month extension. - The procurement is under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). - Place of performance is Rockville, Maryland. - No specific hardware or software products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the focus is on IT support services. - The procurement is sole source, with PPS InfoTech, LLC as the selected vendor.