CIO-SP2i was originally awarded in Dec 2000 for a 10 year period and was set to expire on 20 Dec 2010. Last year, the contract was extended until 20 Dec 2011 to allow them time to get CIO-SP3 awarded. As of this morning, the NITAAC web site CIO-SP2i FAQ shows the contract extended through 20 Dec 2012.

My question is - what authority would they likely be using to do this since it cannot be FAR 52.217-8?

If you look at the NITAAC website you'll find master mod number 6 that extended the period of performance. It cites unusual and compelling urgency as the authority.

BANG! Formerfed! Johnny on the spot in 19 minutes!

If you look at the NITAAC website you'll find master mod number 6 that extended the period of performance. It cites unusual and compelling urgency as the authority.

Thanks - I just looked again and they posted Mod 8 citing same authority for a 6 month extension and that the FAQs were updated since my original post to reflect a June 2012 date instead of the Dec 2012 date. Guess those CIO-SP3 awards must be fairly close