Sole Source Justification - Highly Specialized Strategic Budgeting and Congressional Liaison Support Services

Project ID: 2026-DOE-AMP-0018-SSJ FederalOpportunitiesJustification

Overview

Agency	Richland Operations Office
Deadline	None
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC	R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support
Location	WA 99354 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

This posting includes a Sole Source Justification for the award of a non-competitive, time and materials contract to Mercia Advisors, LLC. The services required encompass expert-level support for budget formulation, financial planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, and critical Congressional liaison functions for HFO. This sole source acquisition is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 ("Only one responsible source") due to Mercia Advisors, LLC's unique qualifications, including established relationships with Congressional committees, interagency coordination expertise, and unparalleled institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding. A notice of intent was posted, and market research confirmed no other sources could meet these specific requirements without unacceptable delays or mission risk. The complete Sole Source Justification outlining this rationale is attached.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Energy's Hanford Field Office (HFO) is seeking to award a non-competitive, time and materials contract to Mercia Advisors, LLC for specialized support services. This acquisition is justified due to Mercia Advisors' unique qualifications, including established relationships with Congressional committees and extensive institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding. Work Details The contractor will provide expert-level support in the following areas: budget formulation, financial planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, and critical Congressional liaison functions. Specific tasks include preparing HFO staff for engagement with Congressional committees, delivering various financial analyses, creating budget exhibits, briefing materials, and congressional response documents. The contractor must demonstrate established relationships with congressional staff and possess deep institutional knowledge of HFO’s mission and funding mechanisms. Additionally, the contractor will provide ad hoc analytical support as needed. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a one-year base period. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the Department of Energy's Hanford Field Office.

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