DIA JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

This J&A Notice serves as the Government's notice as required by DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d) and the notice of proposed contract action as required by FAR 5.201. This action will result in an increase in contract ceiling to the existing contract identified in the attached J&A is necessary to allow for continuity of critical contractor services. Any information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for enhancing competition in a future competitive procurement. All responses must be received via email no later than 18 November 2026, 8:00 a.m. Central Time and should be submitted to Contract Specialist, Ashley Morris; at Ashley.morris@dodiis.mil, and Contracting Officer, Noryem Maldonado; at Noryem.maldonado@dodiis.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This J&A Notice / Sources Sought is for source planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, abstracts, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this notice will be treated as information only. No entitlement to pay, direct or indirect costs, or charges by the Government will arise, as a result of a contractor's submission or response(s) to this announcement or the Government's use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for future proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.(U)