JA26-029 CFBLNet Bridge JA 622673767 signed1_Redacted.pdf

Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet) Support Services Bridge

CUI

Page 1 of 5 Pages Controlled By: DISA Controlled By: PSD/PS62 CUI Category: PROCURE Distribution/Dissemination Control: FEDONLY Point of Contact: Esther Burke esther.l.burke.civ@mail.mil

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY FEDERAL ACQUISITION

REGULATION (FAR) SUBPART 16.5 ACQUISITIONS

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)/ Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

Orders under MAC/ Fair Opportunity – FAR 16.505

Purchase Request Number: To be determined (TBD) Contract Number: 47QTCK-18-D-0004 Task/Delivery Order Number: TBD Procurement Title: Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet) Support Services Bridge Estimated Value:

Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C)

J&A Number: JA26-029

Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as the Procuring Activity Competition Advocate (PACA) hereby approve this exception to fair opportunity pursuant to the authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C).

1. REQUIRING AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:

Requiring Agency:

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) 6910 Cooper Avenue Fort Meade, Maryland 20755

Contracting Activity:

DISA/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) PS6 (PS62) 6910 Cooper Ave Fort Meade, Maryland 20755

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION(S): This is an exception to fair opportunity issued to bridge the time period between the expiration of task order 47QFSA-22-F-0138 and the award of a follow-on to that order, which is currently expected to be made within 18 months after date of award.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: The task/delivery order bridge is to provide subject matter expertise to support the planning, development, and delivery of uninterrupted multinational CFBLNet services and capabilities for a global user base. CFBLNet is a critical component of the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) which includes networks and projects of

Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet) Support Services Bridge

Page 2 of 5 Pages the Mission Partners Capabilities Office (MPCO) technical services portfolio. The MPCO technical services will enable a global enterprise, virtualized full-service platform that will facilitate and provide all Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies (CC/S/A) with an agile and flexible information technology (IT) foundation for improving mission execution to meet dynamic requirements with their mission partner (MP)s.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (BAH) currently provides the services under Alliant II contract 47QTCK-18-D-0004, task order 47QFSA-22-F-0138. The bridge will ensure that continuity of CFBLNet support is in place until the competitive follow-on is awarded and services transitioned. The Period of Performance (PoP) for the bridge is a twelve-month base period (26 March 2026 – 25 March 2027) with two, three-month option periods (26 March 2027 – 25 June 2027, and 26 June 2027 – 25 September 2027). The total estimated value for the bridge PoP is

4. IDENTIFICATION OF EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY

The scope of the requirement for the follow-on mirrors the requirement of the initial order and in doing so, utilizes the same General Services Administration (GSA) multiple award schedule rates and labor hours. With the PoP ending 25 March 2026, this exception would allow us to begin with a PoP date of 26 March 2026 removing the risk of a gap of service. Due to this, the follow-on is logical in terms of scope, period of performance and value.

(a) Exception to Fair Opportunity.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(c), The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

(b) Justification.

(1) Proposed sole source contractor. The follow-on cannot be awarded and services transitioned prior to the current task order expiration of 25 March 2026 due to the extensive evaluations. Booz Allen Hamilton is the only source that can fulfill this requirement without risk of a substantial break in service/support to the CFBLNet. A sole-source action is necessary to the award of the follow-on contract 47QTCK-18-D- 0004, Task Order 47QFSA-22-F-0138. There is a logical relationship between the initial order and this sole source because the required services have a similar scope to the highly specialized work completed under the initial order, and only the original contractor has the requisite knowledge and experienced personnel to perform the work without a material change in value.

BAH is the only source that can fulfill this requirement without risk of a substantial break in service to the Mission Partner Environment (MPE). A sole-source action is required in order to award the follow-on contract. A bridge contract for BAH is critically necessary to ensure the continuity of services for the DISA and the CFBLNet. The current task order expires on 25 March 2026, which is insufficient time to award a competitive follow-on contract and transition services without a