SAM #FA890326C0018

Award for AFIMSC Enterprise IT Support Services to Intelligent Technology, LLC

This award notice announces a contract for enterprise-level IT support services for the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Air Force Materiel Command - AF Installation & Mission Support Center (773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron) - Awardee: Intelligent Technology, LLC (an Alaskan Native Corporation) - Products/Services Requested: - Enterprise IT support services - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities listed - Notable Requirements: - Sole-source award under 8(a) ANC regulatory provisions (up to $100M without formal justification) - Firm Fixed Price CLINs for cost stability - Contract includes a six-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a six-month extension - No OEMs or product manufacturers are specified, as the requirement is for services only

Description

This acquisition was awarded as a direct 8(a) Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) award to support enterprise-level IT service requirements. The period of performance includes a six-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a six-month extension, all structured under Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs to ensure cost stability and predictable execution.

Market Research (MR): While the team identified seven capable ANC vendors on STARS III, the procurement schedule presented a critical risk. The current contract expires on 31 August 2026, and performance must begin on 1 September 2026.

a.  The GSA Consultation: Discussions with GSA STARS III Program Branch Chief, Jean E. Fluevog, confirmed that running a competitive acquisition under STARS III could not be completed in time to meet the 31 August 2026 award deadline.

b.  The Solution (ANC Sole-Source): To bypass the time-consuming competitive "fair opportunity" process, the team pivoted to a standalone, direct 8(a) sole-source award to an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC).

c.  The Regulatory Justification:

Under DoW partnership rules (RFO 19.208-2 and 13 CFR 124.506(b)(1)), direct sole-source awards to ANCs, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) can be made up to $100 Million without requiring a formal Justification and Approval (J&A).

This drastically shortens the lead time while keeping the requirement firmly within the 8(a) program.

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