J and A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a bridge contract awarded to Sawdey Solution Services Inc. by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PZLEB) for an eight-month extension of professional services. The contract (FA239625-C-B007), valued between $750K and $15M, will continue security-related support services including security management, cybersecurity management, and Risk Identification and Security Countermeasure (RISC) support. The contract will run from 01 July 2025 to 02 March 2026, with three Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering labor, data, and travel/direct costs.

The J&A justifies sole-source selection of Sawdey as the incumbent contractor, citing their unique capabilities and the critical need to prevent service disruption. The government conducted Market Research as a Service (MRAS) in March 2025 to validate the approach. A competitive small business set-aside task order is anticipated to be awarded in September 2025, with a follow-on competitive solicitation expected to be released NLT 01 March 2026. The bridge contract ensures continuity of support for the Air Force Research Laboratory Directorate (AFRL/RY) while preparing for a full competitive procurement.