Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition
Overview
Buyer
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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 (AFTC/PZ Arnold) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. This J&A seeks to increase the ceiling of an existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract, FA910122DB010, with Schmidt-Prime Group, LLC for Architectural and Engineering (A-E) services at Coopertown, TN. The increase is necessary due to rapid utilization of the original contract ceiling, driven by a significant increase in A&E services required for renovating critical test facilities and utilities.
Purpose & Context
The original A-E services contract, awarded in August 2022 with a five-year ceiling of $4,900,000, has been nearly exhausted within three years. This J&A justifies a $1,470,000 increase, raising the total contract ceiling to $6,370,000, to avoid a gap in essential services while a follow-on acquisition is competed. This action is conducted under the "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" authority (FAR 6.302-2).
Scope of Services
The A-E services provided under this contract are comprehensive and include:
- Studies and investigations
- Surveying and mapping
- Tests and evaluations
- Consultations and comprehensive planning
- Program management and conceptual designs
- Preparation of sealed plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Value engineering and construction phase services
- Geotechnical reports, drawing reviews, and operating/maintenance manual preparation
Contract Details
- Action: Ceiling increase for existing ID/IQ contract FA910122DB010
- Estimated Increase: $1,470,000
- New Total Ceiling: $6,370,000
- Period of Performance: Through August 17, 2027, or until the revised threshold is met
- Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZ (Arnold)
- Existing Contractor: Schmidt-Prime Group, LLC
Justification & Eligibility
This is a sole-source modification to an existing contract, not a competitive solicitation. The justification is based on "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" (FAR 6.302-2). Market research in December 2025 reaffirmed Schmidt-Prime Group, LLC's qualifications and performance. No public notice was issued for this specific action as it falls under the terms of a previously synopsized contract.
Points of Contact
- Primary: James Laney (james.laney.3@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Noah Bean (noah.bean.1@us.af.mil)