The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)/Infrastructure and Operations Office (IOO) requires contractor support to provide a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support
ID: 86615323F00006Type: Justification
AwardedMar 31, 2023
Award #:GS-35F-347AA
Overview

Buyer

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFCPO : IT PROGRAM SUPPORT DIVISION; NOIWASHINGTON, DC, 20410, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12863577ab7341fc95652eec115dfaa6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking contractor support for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for its Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS). The objective of this procurement is to ensure effective support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The LOCCS is a critical system used by HUD to manage and control the disbursement of funds, making this support essential for the agency's operational efficiency. Interested contractors can reach out to Cheri Redding at Cheri.L.Redding@hud.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cheri Redding
    Cheri.L.Redding@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    P42 LOCCS_LSJ Form 24013 REDACTED.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a justification for limiting source consideration for a Federal Supply Schedule order concerning Operation & Maintenance Services for the Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS), citing Lamb Informatics Ltd. as the sole provider due to specific requirements. The justification, supported by a certification from the program office and a contracting officer's determination, concludes that the order offers the best value and that the requested product features are essential to the government's needs. Approval for this limited source justification is granted for orders up to $750,000, with necessary signatures from relevant officials included.
    P42 LOCCS_LSJ Justification REDACTED.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks approval for a sole source bridge contract with Lamb Informatics Ltd for Operations and Maintenance of the Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS), citing urgent and compelling needs to maintain system functionality. This contract, supported by IT and Green Retrofit Program funds, is essential to prevent operational risks that could disrupt funding for vital HUD programs. Market research indicated that only Lamb Informatics Ltd possesses the necessary expertise and resources to fulfill these requirements within the required timeframe.
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