LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

This contract authorizes a limited sources justification to extend the existing Delivery Order FA8802-07-F-1001 with Tecolote Research, Inc. under the GSA Schedule GS23F0105K and BPA number FA8802-06-A-0002. The extension covers a 90-day period from October 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, with an estimated increase in contract value of $424,964. The extension continues support for the Defense Weather Satellite Systems Directorate by providing Cost Estimating and Earned Value Analysis Support Services, which include maintaining credible program cost estimates, aiding budget justification, integrating engineering designs with cost projections, and conducting earned value management, analysis, and trend evaluation. This action is a restricted competition and not an open solicitation. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541712 and falls within the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, specifically the Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl office at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The place of performance for the contract work is in El Segundo, California. Primary contacts for the contract are Contract Specialist Katherine C. Glover and Contracting Officer Felicia N. Brown. The contract maintains compliance with FAR ordering procedures under FAR 8.405-3 and continues to support critical program management and financial oversight functions for the Department of Defense’s satellite weather systems efforts.