Fair Opportunity Exception Justification SBIRS OS Bridge_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity, filed by the Space Acquisition Integration Office (SAIO) for a bridge contract with Bowhead Information Technology Services, LLC. The contract is for Space Based Infrared Radar Operations Support (SBIRS OS) Bridge, covering critical mission services for Mission Delta 4 (MD4) from January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026. The required services include SBIRS Operator Curriculum Development, SBIRS Crew Force Management, Counter-space Intelligence Analysis and Training, SBIRS Technical Expertise, and SBIRS High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) support.

The justification highlights the urgent need to maintain mission-critical services without disruption, leveraging Bowhead's existing expertise, security clearances, and intimate familiarity with the operational environment. Market research indicated a 30-60 day lead time for potential contractors, making this bridge contract essential to ensure continuous support for defense programs involving Missile Warning, Battle-space Characterization, and Technical Intelligence. The contract will be awarded under the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution Integrated Services (OASIS) Small Business Pool, with the follow-on contract to be competed on the GSA OASIS+ small business pool.