Justification and Approval for Sole Source Award to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace
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 (20 CONS) has issued a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for the rapid, sole-source acquisition of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) counter-Unmanned Aerial System (cUAS) capabilities. This effort supports Operation EPIC FURY within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). The J&A establishes a ceiling value of $99,000,000.00 for all covered Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and is valid for one year from the signature date or until requirements are fulfilled.
Scope of Acquisition
This J&A authorizes over thirty (30) contracting actions to acquire systems providing:
- Point defense
- Intelligence integration
- Electronic warfare effects
- Advanced analytics
These acquisitions will include multiple vendor-specific IDIQ contracts to ensure open network connectivity for ongoing defensive operations. Task orders will be issued as operational requirements arise. Each selected vendor provides a distinct capability addressing an identified operational need for Operation EPIC FURY.
Basis for Sole Source
The technologies being procured have been evaluated through AFCENT Battle Lab operational testing and demonstration events. These include capabilities related to cUAS detection, swarm defense, electronic warfare, ISR data integration, rapid manufacturing, sensor integration, and mission software. All systems are COTS technologies with proven interoperability with Department of the Air Force systems, available for rapid delivery to meet immediate combat operations and force protection requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Class Justification and Approval for Sole Source IDIQ contracts
- Ceiling Value: $99,000,000.00
- Validity: One year from signature date or until requirements are fulfilled, whichever is sooner.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Published: April 16, 2026
Additional Notes
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