This is a sole source justification for a non-competitive, time and materials contract awarded to Mercia Advisors, LLC. The services required are expert-level support for budget formulation, financial planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, and critical congressional liaison functions for the Hanford Field Office (HFO). The acquisition is made under the authority of FAR **** 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 on SAM. gov on March 16, 2026, with responses due by March 26, 2026. Market research confirmed no other sources could meet these specific requirements without unacceptable delays or mission risk. Only one vendor submitted a capability statement, which did not sufficiently demonstrate their ability to meet the specified requirements.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that the acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR ****, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The bid notice highlights Mercia Advisors, LLC's unique qualifications, including established relationships and congressional expertise, interagency and intergovernmental coordination, expertise in preparing HFO staff for high-stakes engagements, deep institutional knowledge of HFO's mission and funding, and comprehensive stakeholder policy landscape understanding.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice indicates that responses to the notice of intent were due on March 26, 2026.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract.
