F-15EX Depot Activation MITR-DVR Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Redacted
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the F-15EX Depot Activation Modular Instrumentation Traffic Analysis Point Recorder (MITR) Digital Video Recorder (DVR). This J&A supports a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Telspan Data LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to establish an organic, self-sufficient maintenance and repair capability for the MITR-DVR at an Air Logistics Complex (ALC).
Scope of Work
The initiative aims to establish a government-owned organic depot-level repair capability for the F-15EX MITR-DVR. Key actions include:
- Procurement of essential parts and associated Depot Activation (DA) actions.
- Establishment of organic repair capabilities, encompassing hardware, software, testing, technical publications, training, and support equipment.
- Acquisition of Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).
- Negotiation of licenses for proprietary technical data required for MITR-DVR repair.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: A three-year base ordering period with an additional one-year option.
- Estimated Value: The total ceiling is set at an unspecified amount (redacted in the document).
- Product Service Code: 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. Telspan Data LLC is identified as the sole OEM possessing the necessary technical expertise, proprietary data, source code, and equipment required to meet agency requirements. Therefore, no set-aside applies to this sole-source award.
Evaluation
As this is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation for proposals, evaluation criteria are not applicable.
Additional Notes
Market research, including Requests for Information (RFIs), confirmed the absence of other viable sources due to proprietary restrictions and integration complexity. The government intends to acquire necessary data rights to enable future competition and establish a government-owned organic repair line as an alternative to the OEM for future sustainment needs.