This is a justification for a sole source acquisition for FOIAXpress licenses and technical support services from Opexus dba Casepoint. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to extend the current contract (****) for six months and increase the total estimated cost by $260,000. FOIAXpress is a proprietary, patent-protected commercial off-the-shelf product for which Casepoint is the only authorized provider of maintenance and support services. The justification highlights the critical need for continuity, efficiency, and compliance in USAID's FOIA operations, emphasizing the risks and costs associated with transitioning to a new system. The extension is necessary to ensure an orderly transition of FOIA operations during a period of winding down. The new work will be priced using firm-fixed-price, and USAID will seek additional discounts. Market research confirmed that Casepoint is the only source capable of meeting the requirement due to the unique and specialized nature of the software and its support. The agency is undergoing an administration-directed closeout, so no subsequent actions to overcome barriers are anticipated.
The bid notice states that the task order end date would be September 28, 2026, and the current contract expiration date is March 29, 2026. The proposed extension is for six months. he task order end date would be september 28, 2026
The bid notice states that the new work will be priced using firm-fixed-price (FFP) and that USAID will seek additional discounts during negotiations. The contracting officer will make a determination that the total price is fair and reasonable and that the order represents the best value. he new work will be priced using firmfixedprice ffp. usaid will seek additional discountsduring negotiations and the contracting officer will make a determination that the total price isfair and reasonable and that the order represents the best value consistent with gsam **** to proceeding to award.
The bid notice indicates that Casepoint has a positive past performance record. little to no risk of unsuccessful performance is anticipated for this award as casepoint has apositive past performance record.
The bid notice states that the total estimated cost TEC increase is $260,000, bringing the total estimated cost from $795,**** to $1,055,****. he total estimated cost tec increase of 260, 000 to the active, solesource task order. . . the tec would be increased from 795, **** to 1, 055, ****.