Updated March 24, 2026
USDA has shared additional detail behind its recent extension to AttainX, confirming the action is a short-term bridge to maintain continuity while a full recompete is prepared.
The three-month effort covers operations, maintenance, development, and minor enhancements for critical APHIS systems that support the import, export, and tracking of animal and plant commodities, functions tied directly to large volumes of U.S. trade and regulatory enforcement.
The agency cites timing challenges associated with transitioning the requirement to the STRATUS acquisition team as the driver behind the extension, with AttainX selected as the incumbent best positioned to avoid disruption.
USDA makes clear this is a temporary bridge, put in place to allow time to “set up and award a competitive contract.” The agency states it is actively conducting market research and developing the RFQ for STRATUS, with plans to re-compete the full requirement as a base year plus one option year. A fair opportunity will be provided to all eligible STRATUS vendors once released. More here.
Added March 23, 2026
This is a 3-month bridge contract task order to provide O&M and DME support services for APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) systems including VEHCS, PCIY, and LAWGS.
Awardee Name: ATTAINX INC.
Unique Entity ID: J6Z9VBSL4219
Total Contract Value: $773,828.01
Action Obligation: $773,828.01
Department Name: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Funding Agency: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Number of Bidders: 1
Award ID: 12314426F0111
Referenced IDV ID: GS35F293DA
Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS
Start Date: 2026-03-25
Ultimate Completion Date: 2026-06-25
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