SAM #19AQMM26F1247

Urgent sole-source TIP mission support services for the Department of State

This Department of State notice justifies an urgent sole-source order to maintain trafficking-in-persons mission support while a competitive replacement is arranged. - Buyer and mission: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Acquisitions, supporting objectives to counter trafficking in persons. - Proposed provider: Nakupuna Federal LLC, under GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract 47QTCA26D003Q. The initial notice identifies order 19AQMM26F1247. - Services: Continuity of professional support for routine and specialized administrative work, including access to Department facilities, systems, information, and, for designated positions, classified material. - Some personnel require Secret or Top Secret clearances; the applicable facility clearance is specified in DD Form 254. - Sole-source rationale: The notice cites Nakupuna’s clearances, staffing, relevant experience, familiarity with Department systems, and ability to mobilize for a September 1 start. - Follow-on plan and timing: The temporary order is intended to support transition to a competitive replacement among eligible GSA Schedule contractors and is expected to end no later than August 31, 2027. The year for the September 1 start date is not stated. - Items and value: No products, quantities, or estimated contract value are provided in the supplied information.

Description

Continuation of this requirement is essential and supports the use of a sole-source approach because the requirement necessitates professional support services provided by personnel with the knowledge and capability to identify, analyze, and execute accepted principles, methods, and guidelines associated with routine and specialized administrative tasks and functions for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

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