Opportunity
SAM #19AQMM26F1616
Award justification for PacStar Tactical Smart Chassis for the Department of State FEST program
Buyer
Bureau of Administration Acquisitions Division
Posted
October 20, 2026
Identifier
19AQMM26F1616
NAICS
541519, 334290
The Department of State issued delivery order 19AQMM26F1616 and released a redacted justification for an exception to fair opportunity for FEST program communications equipment. - Award notice: The notice confirms an award and identifies the associated delivery order, but does not provide award value or delivery details. - Requirement described in the attachment: PacStar Tactical Smart Chassis to house and integrate existing PacStar 400-Series communication, computing, and networking modules for the Office of Global Telecommunications (GTC) and the FEST program. - Brand-name rationale: The justification cites compatibility with Department of State-owned PacStar modules, security authorization, OEM support and warranty considerations, equipment reuse, and reduced risk for emergency communications. - Quantities and part numbers: Not provided in the available information. - Period of performance: Not stated.
Description
This Justification and Approval (J&A) is hereby posted as required by FAR Part 5, 6, 12, 13, 15 or 16. The redacted J&A is attached to this notice. Award was issued to FAIRWINDS TECHNOLOGIES LLC (UEI # R3G6PWHQRAY5) on 09/29/2026.