Exception to Fair Opportunity - SAOC

Contract FA8622-23-F-2302 is a sole-source bridge extension for Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC)/WVS Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Awarded to Astron under the OASIS+ Small Business MAC IDIQ, the contract is designed to prevent a critical break in service for 53 Contractor Manpower Equivalents (CMEs) while the FOPR 77 source selection is finalized. The scope of work encompasses professional services in acquisition, engineering, scientific research, testing, intelligence, security management, and administrative support. The total estimated value of the contract is $25,128,710, utilizing a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) structure. The period of performance consists of a nine-month base period from July 1, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with an additional six-month option to extend services through September 30, 2027, per FAR 52.217-8. This action was justified as an exception to fair opportunity under FAR 16.507-6(b)(6) and DFARS 6.103-1(c)(2), citing the unique qualifications of the incumbent workforce and the unacceptable risk of mission delay associated with transitioning to a new provider.