Exception to Fair Opportunity - F-15
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC AZS EPASS, has issued an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) bridge contract. This action is to secure Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for the F-15 program requirements, preventing a critical break in mission support due to ongoing protests related to the follow-on Fair Opportunity Competition (FOC). This is a sole-source award to the incumbent contractor, Oasis Systems, LLC (Astrion).
Purpose & Justification
The bridge contract is necessary to maintain essential A&AS for the F-15 Division. The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) (Urgency) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) (Economy and Efficiency), stating that awarding to any other source would cause unacceptable delays and a break in service for approximately 212 Contractor Manpower Equivalents (CMEs). This bridge will cover the period until the GAO's decision on protests is finalized and the re-competition of FOPR 82 can proceed.
Scope of Work
The bridge contract will provide comprehensive A&AS, encompassing professional acquisition, engineering, scientific, research, test, intelligence, security management, and administrative capabilities for the F-15 Division. Services are performance-based.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) bridge contract, utilizing CPFF and Cost Reimbursement (CR) CLINs for labor, travel, and other direct costs (ODC).
- Period of Performance: 15 months total, consisting of a 3-month base period (June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026) and a 12-month option year (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027).
- Option to Extend Services: Includes FAR Clause 52.217-8 for an additional six (6) months if required.
- Estimated Value: Redacted in the document.
- Funding: Combination of FMS administrative and case funds, and USAF 3600 (R&D) and 3010 (Procurement) appropriations.
Award Information
This is a sole-source award to Oasis Systems, LLC, which is transitioning to Astrion Group, LLC. The original follow-on FOC was intended for competition under GSA OASIS+ MAC IDIQ, potentially with a small business set-aside, but this bridge action bypasses that due to urgency.
Timeline
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
- Base Period Start: June 1, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Matthew Mayles at matthew.mayles@us.af.mil or 312-785-2970.