Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking System (PCIT) IT services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) will award a three-month fixed price Sole Source Bridge Contract to the incumbent Binary Information Technology (BIT), 13800 Coppermine Rd. #161, Herndon, VA 20171 for continued operation and maintenance services and required enhancements of APHIS’ Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) IT system. The basis for the Bridge Contract is FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B) - Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized This notice is not a request for proposals. This action will result in a "bridge" contract to extend contract services which is necessary to allow for the continuity of critical contractor service until a competitive contract is awarded. Any information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the enhancement of future competitive procurements. The Government will not reimburse for any information submitted.