Exception to Fair Opportunity - Warrior Plan 2 (SBS005507)

Pursuant to the FY25 Presidential Decision Memorandum and the C3LB-approved plan, the Commercial Satellite Communications Office has issued Warrior Plan Task Order 2 under the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract to OneWeb Technologies for services critical to Joint Force operational needs. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price award granted on a sole-source basis under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), justified by the unique and highly specialized capabilities of OneWeb Technologies, including direct ownership and control of its satellite constellation, real-time global bandwidth pooling, proven performance in contested environments, and mission-specific integration unmatched by other providers. The acquisition supports fixed, mobile, maritime, and aviation missions with global and polar coverage, delivering 500+ ruggedized terminals, a secure centralized management platform, 24/7 technical support, and surge capacity options of 600TB and 900TB, all aligned with the broader goal of diversifying SATCOM sources and enhancing resilience against disruption. The 12-month performance period begins in mid-2026 with primary oversight and delivery coordination centered in Houston, Texas, while the contracting office is located in Chantilly, Virginia. Funding for the task order is drawn from FY26 Operations and Maintenance (AF) appropriations under the 3400 account, though specific appropriation codes or administrative control numbers are not disclosed. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or competitive scoring criteria were applied due to the sole-source nature of the award; instead, acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of a Platform Acceptance test, two live training sessions, continuous Information Assurance compliance, and rapid capability surging within five days. The government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance, with no physical delivery or packaging requirements specified, aligning with the service-based nature of the procurement. Supporting justifications for the exception to fair opportunity were certified by senior leadership, including the Chief of the Commercial Satellite Communications Office and the Contracting Officer, with approvals dated between February and May 2026. While no pricing data, line-item costs, Unique Entity ID, or socioeconomic status information is provided, the contract emphasizes operational performance over physical deliverables, with intellectual property and reporting obligations governed by DFARS and FAR provisions. Follow-on competition will be required for any subsequent task orders, ensuring future opportunities despite this initial non-competitive award.