STAAS _ Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document supports a bridge contract for the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The contract, FA2396-25-C-B006, is an eight-month extension with Credence Management Solutions Liability Company to continue providing Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) for the current task order FA8650-20-F-4126, valued at an estimated $3,216,422.40.

The services encompass professional support across multiple domains, including professional program acquisition, engineering, scientific research, financial, security, equipment custodial, laboratory, test range technicians, safety, and administrative capabilities. The contract will support 35 full-time equivalent positions and includes Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Labor, Not Separately Priced Data, and Cost No Fee for Materials/Travel/Direct Costs. The bridge contract is intended to allow sufficient time for competitive market research and alignment with mission requirements, with a competitive small business task order anticipated to be awarded using a GSA OASIS+ IDIQ Contract in Calendar Year 2026.