Administrative Systems Technology Officer Mission Support Services (ASTO MSS) for NIH Integrated Data Platform (IDP) and Deputy Director for Management - Justification Posting

The NIH Office of Management awarded a sole‑source bridge contract to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for Administrative Systems Technology Officer Mission Support Services (ASTO MSS). The award provides continuity of mission‑critical IT services for the Integrated Data Platform (IDP) and the Deputy Director for Management while NIH finalizes a competitive successor acquisition. The contract is structured as a six‑month base period with an optional six‑month extension, totaling up to twelve months of support. The work covers eight performance objectives, including operational continuity, digital modernization, governance, financial stewardship, security, and continuous improvement. Funding is capped at roughly $15.9 M for the full period, with the contracting officer authorized to approve up to $900 k at a time. The award is justified under FAR 8.401(b) and GSAR 538.7104‑3(b)(1)(i) due to unusual urgency and the risk of service disruption. • Provides mission‑support services across eight defined performance objectives for NIH’s IT centralization and IDP advancement. • Sole‑source bridge lasting Sep 2026‑Sep 2027, with a $15.9 M ceiling and an optional six‑month extension. • Funds sourced under the Federal Supply Schedule, with the contract authorized under unusual‑urgency provisions.