EFO Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (J&A) document for a sole-source bridge contract award.

The requiring activity is the Joint Staff (JS) Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate, with the contracting activity being NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Pentagon Directorate, Code 224. The contract is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) sole-source award to Forge Group, LLC (Cage Code 7XGX7) for supporting the Joint Staff in developing, planning, and implementing the Department of Defense Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Policy. The period of performance runs from September 11–29, 2026 (19 days total), serving as a transition bridge to allow the incoming contractor's personnel sufficient time to obtain security clearances, complete facility processing and onboarding activities, and achieve required training. The requirement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(2) and RFO FAR 16.507-6(b)(2), citing that only Forge Group, LLC possesses the specialized subject matter expertise, institutional knowledge, qualified personnel with active security clearances, and operational infrastructure immediately available to execute statutory mandates for Women, Peace, and Security implementation without critical service gaps. Market research confirmed no other OASIS industry partners have immediate access to cleared personnel with active Common Access Cards ready to support ongoing operational deliverables. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through the Contracting Officer's cost and price analysis in accordance with RFO FAR 15.404-1. The requirement has been previously solicited twice competitively, with an ongoing competitive procurement for the follow-on task order proceeding concurrently.