Fair Opportunity Exception Justification relating to UCA Definitization for PASS II FA8721-13-D-0002 0002 HBQ Task order

This contract modification pertains to a Fair Opportunity Exception justification for the task order FA8721-13-D-0002 0002 (HBQ) under the PASS II contract, supporting the Strategic Warning & Surveillance Systems Division. The modification introduces additional support to both Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract line items, aiming to prevent disruptions in critical support services for AFLCMC/HBQ programs. The new scope remains within the original task order's period of performance and is necessary to avoid operational delays and increased government costs across multiple programs and missions reliant on HBQ support. The underlying Unpriced Change Authorization (UCA) request for this effort was approved on April 13, 2016, and its award was crucial to maintaining required operational tempo. The contract is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, aligned with NAICS code 541712. The contracting officer and specialist responsible can be contacted via provided email and phone details, ensuring points of contact are available. This procurement supports timely and uninterrupted critical functions while adhering to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) guidelines for exception to fair opportunity.