JA Role Players FY25_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The document authorizes an interim 6-month sole source contract with Narcorps Specialities LLC for Role Player Support Services valued at $4,068,036.00, covering the periods from 04/01/2025 to 09/30/2025. The contract supports training exercises for TSA's Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Recurrent Training Programs, and Canine Training Center (CTC) Programs, which involve role players simulating realistic scenarios to train law enforcement personnel in detecting explosive materials and handling high-tension situations.

The contract is being extended through a sole source justification after a previous competitive contract was protested at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The TSA conducted market research through a Request for Information, with 21 companies responding, including five Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The TSA Small Business Office approved an acquisition strategy setting aside 100% of the contract for Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The role player services are considered mission-critical, requiring continuous support to avoid service interruption for training programs that are essential to TSA's operational readiness.