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

This document serves as a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity specifically for vendors under the AAR Multiple Award Contract (MAC) numbers N00421-21-D-0033 and N00421-21-D-0034. It is intended to support the issuance of an Air to Air Refueling Task Order in furtherance of contracted refueling services for the Department of the Navy, specifically in support of the Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic's Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW)-124 Pre Composite Training Unit Exercise. The notice clarifies that this is not a contract or solicitation but rather a formal explanation and approval for bypassing the typical fair opportunity procedures as allowed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The task order facilitates key operations for the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located in Virginia Beach, VA. The document provides necessary regulatory backing under FAR 16.505 and includes a redacted version of the related justification and approval documentation (J&A A23-0131). Points of contact for further information are listed as Roger Ciarleglio and David Silverstone, with all relevant details made accessible via the official government contracting portal. This action ensures continuity and effectiveness of critical airborne refueling training operations supporting naval aviation readiness.