1. ICE definitizes Camp East Montana letter contract with Amentum at about $2.8 billion, up from $1.2 billion

US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF) · Amentum Services Inc. · $2,796,540,325 (total incl. options) · 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1); RFO 6.103-1
Posted 2026-10-19, award 70CDCR26C00000016, “Camp East Montana”

The revised J&A (Rev. 1) definitizes a letter contract with Amentum for detention and facility management, saying duration and estimated cost increased. It says the prior Army contract vehicle did not reflect ICE's needs and that the original contract was terminated.

“the prior contract vehicle and performance work statement did not adequately reflect ICE's operational requirements or actual facility usage.”
— Other Than Full and Open Competition Redacted for Public Release_10.19.26.pdf, p. 2 (machine-transcribed page)

“Amentum Services Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services without interruption because of its ownership and operational control of the facility infrastructure.”
— Other Than Full and Open Competition Redacted for Public Release_10.19.26.pdf, p. 1

“Total | | | $1,229,179,038.02 Note: Because this is a letter contract, the estimated total value is based upon the independent government cost estimate (IGCE) until the contract is fully”
— Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_Redacted for Public Release.pdf, p. 1 (machine-transcribed page) (source of the figure above, quoted by the checks)

SAM.gov notice · Other_Than_Full_and_Open_Competition_Redacted for Public Release.pdf · Other Than Full and Open Competition Redacted for Public Release_10.19.26.pdf

2. CBP sole-sources legal staff for litigation over enforcement, citing body-camera footage and court deadlines

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF) · Contact Government Services, LLC (CGS) · GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i)
Posted 2026-10-20, award 70B04C26F00001107, “Legal Staffing Support and eDiscovery Services”

CBP cites unusual urgency for an order to review and redact body-worn camera footage and phone data for litigation. It says it saw an unanticipated rise in discovery and litigation demands that strained its Office of Chief Counsel.

“CBP has experienced an unanticipated and unexpected rise in discovery and litigation demands that have strained OCC’s resources and ability to meet operational demands in a timely”
— SSJ_Legal_Staffing_Final_Redacted.pdf, p. 2

SAM.gov notice · SSJ_Legal_Staffing_Final_Redacted.pdf

3. VA extends Community Care Network Region 3 a year without competition, citing protests and 1,600 questions

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2); RFO 6.103-2
Posted 2026-10-19, award 36C79119D0006, “Q201--CCN R3 Contract Extension”

VA seeks up to one year of sole-source performance on CCN Region 3 under unusual and compelling urgency. It says the follow-on is delayed by two protests, more than 1,600 industry questions and potential litigation. The notice is one of several parallel regional extensions.

“The scope and complexity of the procurement, combined with two protests, more than 1,600 industry questions, and potential future litigation risks, continue to push key milestones to the right.”
— Attachment 1 - Justification Approval Redacted R3.pdf, p. 3

SAM.gov notice · Attachment 1 - Justification Approval Redacted R3.pdf · 36C79119D0006 P00152_2.docx

4. HHS plans sole-source continuity buy of Anthropic's Claude for its workforce

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF) · Anthropic
Posted 2026-10-19, “Intent to Sole Source to Anthropic”

HHS gives notice of intent to sole-source enterprise Claude access as a limited continuity award. This is pending a competitive multiple-award BPA for frontier models.

“the requirement is continuity of the existing Claude deployment already integrated into HHS infrastructure”
— SAM.gov notice description

SAM.gov notice

All new notices (115)

• ★ US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Camp East Montana · Amentum Services Inc. · $2,796,540,325 · 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1); RFO 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• ★ US Customs and Border Protection · Legal Staffing Support and eDiscovery Services · Contact Government Services, LLC (CGS) · GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i) · SAM.gov
• ★ Veterans Affairs · Q201--CCN R3 Contract Extension · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2); RFO 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• ★ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) · Intent to Sole Source to Anthropic · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Camp East Montana · Amentum Services Inc. · $1,229,179,038 · 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1); RFO 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) · JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION · Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) · $499,800,000 · 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3); FAR 6.103-3(b)(2) · SAM.gov
• Navy · N0010425R0007 Solicitation · MCNALLY INDUSTRIES INC · $30,526,935 · 10 USC 3204(A) (1); FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · V302--Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Commercial Air Patient Transport · Duluth Travel Inc. · $29,131,085 · GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i) · SAM.gov
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Spacecraft Optical Navigation and… · EraDrive, Inc. · $11,890,000 · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Navy · J&A for IDIQ Increase on Base Operations Support (BOS) services at Pensacola Naval… · JAMS · $10,000,000 · 10 USC 3204(a)(2); FAR 6.302-2 · SAM.gov
• Transportation Security Administration · Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the TSA Systems Integration Facility (TSIF)… · SourceAmerica · $3,358,220 · FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) · SAM.gov
• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) · Professional and Scientific Support Services · National Consulting Partners, LLC · $2,272,583 · GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(i); GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) · SAM.gov
• US Citizenship and Immigration Services · Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity, Governance Communication Assessments &… · Cybernamic LLC · $1,994,083 · RFO 16.507-6(b)(2) · SAM.gov
• Bureau of the Fiscal Service · Facility Maintenance and Improvements · Leased Housing Developers Company · $1,000,000 · 41 U.S.C. 1901; FAR subpart 13.5 · SAM.gov
• Indian Health Service · IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program · The Center for Nutrition and Health Impact Nebraska · $596,200 · 41 U.S.C. 1901; FAR 12.201-1 · SAM.gov
• Navy · WTI 1-27 Sole Source J&A · VTS Aviation LLC · $527,834 · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · 6632--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cepheid GeneExpert Rental and Associated Services · Cepheid · $165,990 · FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Army · Sole Source Justification and Approval - Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate… · Paraclete Aviation LLC · $75,000 · RFO FAR 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• State · Post Award Single Source Justification - PMSC Elevators · TK ELEVATOR (THAILAND) CO., LTD · $60,000 · FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) · SAM.gov
• Public Buildings Service · USGS Move and Store Equipment Federal Center, Rolla, MO 65401 · Junior College District of East Central Missouri (East Central College) · $39,545 · FAR 13.106-1(b)(1); FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• Bureau of Indian Affairs · J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source · BUTLER MACHINERY CO · $37,059 · FAR 12.102(a) · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Enterprise Leadership Seminar (ELS) for USSF Senior Enlisted Leaders and Colonels · University of North Carolina (UNC) · value redacted · RFO 13.101(b) · SAM.gov
• Air Force · HSQ Energy Management Control System Justification and Approval Document · HSQ Tech, Inc. · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Intent to Award Sole Source - Air Boss to WM. David Schultz · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Intent to Award Sole Source - Air Boss to WM. David Schultz · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Intent to Award Sole Source: Acoustical Society · Acoustical Society of America · value redacted · FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to CIS for 8841 and 8851 Voice Over… · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: Netwrix Data Classification License · Mundo Systems Inc · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Notice of Intent to Single Source MH-139A Battery Maintenance Service · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Post-delivery support of developed?space and ground… · Systems & Technology Research, LLC · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Air Force · Senior Leader Immersion Course Pilot (SLIC) · Flatter, Inc. · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Army · Capacity Increase of Indefinite Delivery Architect-Engineering (AE) Services Multiple… · HZA Engineering, LLC. · value redacted · 10 United States Code (U.S.C) 3204(a)(2) as implemented in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1(a) · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent for Sole Source award for Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics… · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent of Sole Source Award firm fixed price AE Services Contract for… · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent of Sole Source Award firm fixed price AE Services purchase order · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent to Award Single Source - Flow 3D Software Maintenance · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Replacement Marine Fire Detection and Alarm System –… · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Replacement Marine Fire Detection and Alarm System –… · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Construction Phase Services related to the VA… · SAM.gov
• Army · Notice of Intent to Sole Source-AAMC Ancillary Services · value redacted · Title 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.102(a) · SAM.gov
• Army · Redacted Justification and Approval (J & A) · DAWSON SOLUTIONS, INC · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2); Title 41 U.S.C. 1901 · SAM.gov
• Defense Health Agency (DHA) · Instrument Management and Maintenance Services for U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and… · STERIS Instrument Management Services, Inc. · value redacted · RFO FAR 6.103-1; 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Health Agency (DHA) · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Arthrex Lease NHCP · Arthrex, Inc. · SAM.gov
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) · Building Operation Support (BOS) Services Bridge Notice of Intent to Sole Source · GCR-DEAN LLC · 10 USC 2304(c)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) · Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Communication Security (COMSEC) Key Management… · Tetrad Digital Integrity, LLC · value redacted · FAR Part 8.401 · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · "3040-01-294-4866, SHAFT,SHOULDERED, WSDC: YLN, HELICOPTER, SEAHAWK, H-60.” · SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · "NSN 1615-01-502-6255, AXLE ASSEMBLY, WSDC: YLN, HELICOPTER, SEAHAWK, H-60.” · SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · 26--VALVE,PNEUMATIC TIRE · CIRCOR AEROSPACE, INC · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · BATTERY,THERMAL · CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · DAI Application Support Services · CACI, Inc. · FAR 16.507-6(b)(3) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · J&A SPE4A726R0668 · THE BOEING COMPANY · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · J&A SPE4A726R0708 · DONALDSON COMPANY · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · NSN 2530-01-554-8288 (Parts Kit, Ball Joint) · AM General LLC · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · Redacted J&A · General Electric Company · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · SPE4A726R0634 – 6220 - LIGHT, COCKPIT, AIRCRAFT / WSIC F · SODERBERG MANUFACTURING · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Defense Logistics Agency · Valve Regulating FL · TRAC REGULATOR CO., INC. · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• Departmental Offices · INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - FLASHPOINT INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES · SAM.gov
• Environmental Protection Agency · JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC) Research Triangle Park… · VGS Infrastructure Services, Inc. · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Federal Aviation Administration · General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) - Intent to Sole Source · SAM.gov
• Federal Aviation Administration · NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE SOURCE - Frontgrade Technologies Inc. · SAM.gov
• Federal Aviation Administration · Notice of Single Source - Information Security & Privacy Service (AIS) Security and… · SAM.gov
• Library of Congress · PRTD Aging Oven - Sole Source Justification · ESPEC · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. § 6101(b)(2)(C); FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Intent to Sole Source - BD FACSCanto II instrument · BD Bioscience · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Intent to Sole Source - Fertility Preservation Lab Services · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Intent to Sole Source - IntelliBlate Ximitry Probe · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Intent to Sole Source - Medical/Scientific Instruments for the Department of Transfusion… · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Intent to Sole Source - Medical/Scientific Instruments for the Department of Transfusion… · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Notice of Intent to Sole Source – AB Sciex LLC · SAM.gov
• National Institutes of Health · Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Boston Scientific · SAM.gov
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration · Notice of Intent to Sole Source ATIS and 3GPP Annual Membership · Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, Inc. · RFO FAR 12.102(a) · SAM.gov
• Navy · 41--HLDG FR SUB ASSY · value redacted · 10 USC 3204(A) (1) · SAM.gov
• Navy · Collective Joint Training Bridge Contract · Serco, Inc · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)-(2); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Navy · Intent to Sole Source: Repair of MTS 688 Class ESF Diesel Generator (EDG) Sets · SAM.gov
• Navy · Notice of Intent Sole Source Audio/Visual Services at the Washington Hilton · Encore Global (Encore Event Technologies, Inc.) · SAM.gov
• Navy · Notice of Intent Sole Source Audio/Visual Services at the Washington Hilton · Encore Global (Encore Event Technologies, Inc.) · Only one responsible source (II.A), based on exclusive licensing agreements (II.A.2); no FAR or statutory citation appears · SAM.gov
• Navy · Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to CFRS, Inc. · SAM.gov
• Navy · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - VRC Maintenance and Calibration Services w/three option… · VRC Metal Systems · FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) · SAM.gov
• Navy · Notice of Intent to Sole Source Hall Rental to Virginia Community College System Office… · Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) · FAR 6.103-1(b) · SAM.gov
• Navy · SOLE SOURCE - HyperWorks Technical Support and Software Maintenance · Siemens Industry Software Inc. · value redacted · FAR Overhaul 16.507-6(b)(2); 41 U.S.C. 1901; FAR 13.106-1(b) · SAM.gov
• Navy · USS WICHITA (LCS 13) SERM-803-27 NEW WORK · BAE Systems · value redacted · FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) · SAM.gov
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation · JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION · Bolton Partners DC, Inc. · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1); 41 U.S.C. 1901 · SAM.gov
• Public Buildings Service · General Services Administration (GSA) Lease: Office Space Oxford, Mississippi · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Public Buildings Service · US GOVERNMENT AWARDS SOLE SOURCE LEASE IN RENO, NV · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1); GSAR 570.402-5 · SAM.gov
• State · Award 19AQMM26F1611 · value redacted · FAR 16.507-7; 41 U.S.C. 4106 · SAM.gov
• State · Award 19AQMM26F1616 · value redacted · FAR 16.507-7 · SAM.gov
• State · Award 19AQMM26F1619 · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. 4103 and 4106 as implemented by FAR 16.507-6 · SAM.gov
• State · Award 19AQMM26F1639 · value redacted · FAR 12.102(a) · SAM.gov
• State · Award 19AQMM26F1697 · value redacted · FAR 16.505(a)(4); FAR 16.505(b)(2) · SAM.gov
• State · Justification for Interim Contract Area Studies Course Instructors · Simon Everett Ltd. · value redacted · FAR 6.103-2; 41 USC 3304 · SAM.gov
• State · Justification for Interim Contract Area Studies Course Instructors · McColm & Company LLC · value redacted · 41 USC 3304; FAR 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• US Coast Guard · AT&T OneWeb Kits and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Sole Source Justification… · AT&T, LLC · value redacted · 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Medical Claims Support Extension · Acentra Health, LLC · value redacted · 41 U.S.C. §3304 · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Telecommunications Analysis Software Support · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Telecommunications Analysis Software Support · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Notice of Intent to Solicit from a Single Source - Forensic Equipment / Software · Parsons Government Service , Inc. · RFO 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Social Media Management Support Services · Carahsoft Technology Corp. · value redacted · FAR 8.401(b); GSAR 538.7104-4 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · 6515--Inari FlowTriever Retrieval Aspiration System (5) Intent to Sole Source Base Four… · Lovell Government Services, Inc. · FAR 13.106-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · 6632--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cepheid GeneExpert Rental and Associated Services · Cepheid · FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · H261--Intent to Sole Source | Five Year IDIQ | Generator Testing and Maintenance | Marion… · JOHN FABICK TRACTOR CO · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Intent to Sole Source Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Service · City of Minneapolis · FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Intent to Sole Source Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Service · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Intent to Sole Source Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Service · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J042--Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Programming INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE · Johnson Controls Fire Protection · 41 U.S.C. § 1901 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J046--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Baltimore VAMC WRO300H Reverse Osmosis Dialysis… · Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J065--36C25927Q0027| Intent to Sole Source on FujiFilm Synapse Cardiology PACS Service… · Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J065--M-GAIT System - Service Repair - Intent to Sole Source · Motek Medical B.V. · FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J065--M-GAIT System - Service Repair - Intent to Sole Source · Motek Medical B.V. · FAR 6.302-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Laerdal Medical Corp 3G Critical Care Manikin… · Laerdal Medical Corporation · 41 U.S.C 3304(a)(1); FAR 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J066--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agilent Mass Spectrometry Maintenance · Agilent Technologies, Inc. · GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · J066--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agilent Mass Spectrometry Maintenance · Agilent Technologies, Inc. · GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Q201--CCN R1 Contract Extension · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2); RFO 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Q201--CCN R2 Contract Extension · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2); RFO 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · Q201--CCN R2 Contract Extension · 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2); RFO 6.103-2 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · U008--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Implementation Science Training · University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) · Revolutionary Far Overhaul 6.103-1 · SAM.gov
• Veterans Affairs · W065--Notice of Intent (NOI)-Sole Source-Olympus America, Inc Gastrointestinal Endoscope… · Olympus America, Inc. · FAR 8.405‑6 · SAM.gov

Vendor, value and authority are shown only where the AI extraction found them with a quote checked against the document; blank means not extracted yet or not stated, not none.

What this is: a daily pick of the most remarkable new federal sole-source justification (J&A) notices posted on SAM.gov, from the public federal-ja-documents dataset. Today: 115 new notices reviewed (first collected Oct 20 01:05 ET to Oct 21 07:42 ET); 263 notices first collected then but posted more than 14 days earlier were left out.

How: the picks and write-ups are AI-selected and AI-written (Claude). Every quote was checked word for word against the notice's document text, and dollar figures come from those quotes or from quote-checked extraction fields. AI can still misread a document: check the source before relying on anything. How it works.