# 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.

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