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Justification For an Exception to Fair Opportunity, Air to Air Refueling Task Order

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FY24-SS005Federal

Submission Closed09/04/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

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J&A 24-0278 - Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (OARS)

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 5

Justification (J&A)

Justification (J&A)Sep 5

Justification & Approval published

AwardedOct 20

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/04/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Morgan Lutz

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Lauren Wright

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Full Description

This Justification For An Exception To Fair Opportunity (JEFO) only applies to vendors under the AAR MAC N00421-21-D-0033 and N00421-21-D-0034. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. In accordance with FAR 16.505 (b)(2)(ii)(D), the justification and approval for an exception to fair opportunity is being posted as a Special Notice for an Air to Air Refueling Task Order in support of the Contracted AAR Services. The redacted version of J&A 24-0278 is included as an attachment to this posting.