Federate Systems Corporation (FSC) is a highly certified small business that allows federal agencies to bypass lengthy traditional procurement cycles. By utilizing Sole Source Direct Awards, agencies can reduce procurement timelines from months to weeks while meeting critical small business socioeconomic goals.
SBA 8(a) Certified EDWOSB Certified WOSB Certified
Why Use Sole Source for FSC?
- Speed: Significantly shorter procurement lead times compared to full and open competition.
- Reduced Risk: Direct negotiation allows for a more tailored and collaborative Statement of Work (SOW).
- Administrative Savings: Lower costs associated with preparing and evaluating multiple bids.
- Protest Immunity: 8(a) sole source awards are generally not subject to protest.
Differentiated Capabilities
Federate Systems provides the technical maturity required for high-consequence federal missions. Our expertise allows agencies to modernize with confidence through:
Cloud & DevSecOps
Complex migration of legacy workloads to AWS/Azure and automated security integration into CI/CD pipelines.
AI & Machine Learning
Developing predictive models and intelligent automation to turn enterprise data into actionable mission intelligence.
App Modernization
Refactoring legacy COBOL/monolithic systems into modern, cloud-native microservices and low-code platforms.
Procurement Thresholds
| Authority | Type of Requirement | Sole Source Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| SBA 8(a) | Services/IT (Non-Manufacturing) | $4.5 Million |
| EDWOSB | Services/IT (Non-Manufacturing) | $4.5 Million* |
*Note: Per FAR 19.1506, sole source is permitted if the CO does not have a reasonable expectation that 2 or more EDWOSBs will bid.
How to Execute a Direct Award (8(a) Steps)
- Define the Requirement: Develop a Statement of Work (SOW) and a government cost estimate.
- Issue Offering Letter: The Contracting Officer (CO) sends an offering letter to the SBA District Office (Washington Metropolitan District Office – dcofferletters@sba.gov) requesting to award a sole-source contract to Federate Systems Corporation.
- SBA Acceptance: The SBA reviews FSC’s eligibility and issues an acceptance letter (typically within 2-5 business days).
- Negotiation & Award: The CO negotiates technical details and price directly with FSC. Once a fair and reasonable price is established, the contract is awarded.
Corporate Information for Offering Letters
Please use the following details when drafting your SBA Offering Letter:
- Legal Name: Federate Systems Corporation
- UEI: C9SMLYDYA3Y7
- CAGE Code: 6M9P7
- DUNS: 078321679
- NAICS: 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 518210, 541611, 541612, 541613, 541618, 541990, 611420, 519290