Award a Sole Source Contract for Fingerprinting Services, Defense Health Agency
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (R615)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d10d097fd021419fb5877e5ef6574893/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) of the Department of Defense is awarding a sole source contract for fingerprinting services necessary for background investigations of military, civilian, and contractor personnel. This contract will cover the collection of fingerprints and their submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, supporting both initial investigations and reinvestigations across the 50 United States and U.S. Territories. The importance of these services lies in their critical role in ensuring timely and effective hiring practices within the agency, particularly in light of competitive employment offers that could disrupt the hiring process. The contract period is set from September 27, 2024, to September 26, 2025, with an option to extend through September 26, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Mary Ann Young at mary.a.young138.ctr@health.mil or Vicki L. Whiteman at vicki.l.whiteman.civ@health.mil.

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    Mary Ann Young (Contractor)
    mary.a.young138.ctr@health.mil
    Vicki L. Whiteman
    vicki.l.whiteman.civ@health.mil
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    Fingerprinting Sole Source (Simplified) (signed)_Redacted.pdf
    The document addresses the rationale for a sole source award under the federal acquisition regulation FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). It highlights concerns regarding competitive employment offers with earlier start dates, which could impede the agency's hiring objectives if certain sites are exempted from competition. The contracting officer concludes that prioritizing a sole source award aligns best with the agency's interests. This decision underscores the complexities involved in ensuring timely and effective hiring practices in government contracting while navigating potential complications introduced by external employment opportunities.
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