SAM #19AQMM26F1435

Sole-source WHA/EX IT systems support order to Nakupuna Federal LLC

The Department of State documented a sole-source, time-and-materials order for continued IT support for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA/EX). - Award and rationale - The order is to Nakupuna Federal LLC under GSA MAS contract 47QTCA26D003Q. - The justification cites urgent continuity needs and says Nakupuna is the only Schedule source able to meet the required schedule. - A replacement procurement is planned as a competitive small-business set-aside. - Services required - Modernize, administer, and support SharePoint and Microsoft 365, including governance, data management, development, and training. - Build Power Platform solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps. - Support security policies, incident response for unauthorized device connections, network services, OpenNet, VPN, and Red Phone troubleshooting. - Provide multimedia graphic design and Apple device configuration and support. - Manage mobile devices, migrate from VMware Workspace ONE to Microsoft Intune, and oversee mobile data plans. - Personnel and security - Some contractor personnel may need Secret or Top Secret clearances; the contractor must maintain the applicable facility clearance. - Period and value - The estimated potential period is 12 months: a 6-month base period plus a potential 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. - The replacement contract timeline is expected not to exceed September 28, 2027. No start date, staffing level, or contract value is provided; the value range below is an estimate only.

Description

Continuation of this requirement is essential and supports the use of a sole-source approach because the requirement necessitates systems support services provided by personnel with the knowledge and capability to identify, analyze, and execute accepted principles, methods, and guidelines for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA/EX).

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