Task Order Award and Justification for an Exemption to Fair Opportunity

This contract involves a task order award accompanied by a justification for an exemption to the fair opportunity process. The contract, associated with solicitation number N65236_SNOTE_0CC15238, was posted on September 16, 2021, under the North American Industry Classification System code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. It is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic office located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The contract specialist responsible for this task order is Pamela Shafer, who can be contacted via email or phone as provided. The key aspect of this contract is the exemption from the fair opportunity competition, indicating that the award was made without the usual competitive process, likely due to unique circumstances or requirements outlined in the justification. While the place of performance details are not specified, the contract's alignment with NIWC Atlantic suggests it supports defense-related research, development, or technical services. This procurement reflects a targeted approach to fulfill a specific need within the Department of Defense’s operational or technical mission.