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Notice of Fair Opportunity Exception: Aircrew and Helicopter Maintenance Support Services

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The contract awards a sole-source, firm-fixed-price bridge agreement to M1 Support Services, LP to provide aircrew and maintenance support for helicopter maintenance at F.E. Warren AFB, WY, Minot AFB, ND, and Malmstrom AFB, MT. This award is made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing that M1 is the only responsible source able to meet the agency’s needs. The contract is issued by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center/Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, with a performance period beginning on February 1, 2022, covering a two-month base period followed by four one-month option periods, concluding on July 31, 2022. This action follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505 and includes a Justification and Approval document that supports the exception to full and open competition requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 488190, which pertains to support activities for air transportation. The primary office responsible is located at Barksdale AFB, LA, and company representatives Yeoju Kim and Allan Cameron are listed as points of contact for further information. This award ensures continuity of mission-critical aviation support services essential to the operation of multiple Air Force bases in key strategic locations.

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Sole-source contract to M1 Support Services for helicopter maintenance at three Air Force bases.

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Department Of Defense → FA6800 Aficc 767 Esf

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

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Barksdale AFB, LA, 71110, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA6800 Aficc 767 Esf
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA6800 Aficc 767 Esf
Office AddressBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269, USA
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Yeoju Kim
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Allan Cameron
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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In accordance with FAR 16.505, this is the Government's Notice of Fair Opportunity Exception the award of a sole-source, follow-on, bridge contract to M1 Suppor Services, LP (M1) to provide Aircrew and Maintenance Support for Helicopter Maintenance Services in support of F.E. Warren AFB, WY, Minot AFB, ND, and Malmstrom AFB, MT. The Air Force Installation Contracting Center/Air Force Global Strike Command (AFICC/KG) - 767th ESF, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 71111, announces the award of a firm-fixed price bridge contract on a sole source basis to M1 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1): Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The period of performance is a 2-month base period and four (4) 1-month option periods from 1 February 2022 to 31 July 2022. The redacted Justification and Approval for this acquisition is posted as Attachment 1.

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