SAM #FY26-SS001

Justification for Sole-Source Airborne Aircraft Refueling Services for PACAF

This opportunity concerns a justification for exception to fair opportunity for Airborne Aircraft Refueling (AAR) services supporting the U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). - Contract awarded to OARS, the only provider with a certified aircraft meeting all operational requirements - Aircraft must be FAA certified, have approved US Navy in-flight connectivity (IFC), and support KC-46A receiver aircraft - Requirements include specific seating, cargo space, and fuel offload capacity - Contract value is approximately $46.6 million - Period of performance includes a base year (June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027) plus fifteen option years - Notice is not a solicitation; it is a justification for sole-source award under FAR 16.507-6(f)(1) - No competing OEMs or products identified due to unique service requirements - Transparency provided via redacted justification document

Key Details: - Sole-source award due to unique operational and certification requirements - Emphasis on uninterrupted service and specialized capabilities - No product line items; only specialized refueling services are procured

Description

This Justification For An Exception To Fair Opportunity (JEFO) only applies to vendors under the AAR MAC N00421-21-D-0033 and N00421-21-D-0034.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. In accordance with FAR 16.507-6(f)(1), the justification and approval for an exception to fair opportunity is being posted as a Special Notice for an Air to Air Refueling Task Order in support of the Contracted AAR Services. The redacted version of J&A 26-0198 is included as an attachment to this posting.

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