NOTICE OF FAIR OPPORTUNITY EXCEPTION (FOE)

This contract notice announces a Fair Opportunity Exception (FOE) in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(D)(1), which requires publication on SAM.gov when an order exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) but does not provide for fair opportunity among contractors. The notice pertains to a solicitation identified as N66001_SNOTE_0E64C4A4, issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) office located in San Diego, California. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 541330, which relates to engineering services. Key details include that this FOE is posted to inform interested parties that, despite exceeding the SAT, the contract award process did not offer fair opportunity to all eligible contractors, as required by the federal acquisition regulations. The point of contact for this matter is Robert W Stauffacher, a contract specialist reachable via email and phone, provided to address any inquiries. Additional information and documentation related to the FOE can be accessed through the provided link on SAM.gov.