Exception to Fair Opportunity Over SAT.pdf

This document is a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) task order above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The Navy Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville seeks to acquire continuous T-Mobile voice and data services for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a mission period from 1 August 2025 through 31 July 2026. The task order, valued at an estimated base amount, will be issued to T-Mobile as the sole source provider due to unique infrastructure requirements and the critical need to maintain uninterrupted communication services for military operations.

The justification highlights that T-Mobile is the only commercial wireless vendor supplying local call services, text, and data to this specific naval station, with Undersea water cables and 5G towers associated with the invested infrastructure. Stopping existing services would be unacceptable and negatively impact mission effectiveness. The procurement will be conducted under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC-IDIQ) using FAR 16.505 procedures, with the Contracting Officer determining the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable prior to awarding the task order. The contract is specifically for enterprise wireless services to support the Commander, Naval Installation Command and Navy Region Southeast.