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Justification & Approval- Baxter Aerospace Sole Source Award

Awarded

ABMS-FA861226CB002Federal

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The contract FA861226CB002 facilitates the urgent and sole source acquisition of Tactical Airborne Communication Kits (TACKits), their associated Field Service Representatives (FSRs), and subscriptions. This procurement is justified by the immediate need to support operational capabilities, emphasizing the critical nature and expedited timeline of the contract. The award is directed to Baxter Aerospace to meet these specialized requirements effectively. The contract falls under the Department of Defense's Office identified as FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3, with the place of performance located in Saint George, Utah. The associated NAICS code 334290 indicates the contract pertains to communications equipment manufacturing. The primary point of contact for this action is Laura Rittenhouse, and full contract details are accessible via the specified government contracting portal. This sole source justification underscores the unique qualifications or availability of the contractor to fulfill the urgent operational needs without delay.

General Info

Urgent sole source contract for Tactical Airborne Communication Kits and support awarded to Baxter Aerospace.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Saint George, UT, 84790, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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JA+Unusual+and+Compelling+Urgency+TACKit_FINAL+REDACTED.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 1

justification

AwardedJun 16

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

Contacts

Laura Rittenhouse

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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This urgent and compelling justification is in support of sole source contract FA861226CB002, which is for the immediate procurement of Tactical Airborne Communication Kits (TACKits), TACKit Field Service Representative (FSRs) and subscriptions.

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