Justification for other than Full and Open.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document dated March 26, 2026.

The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base is justifying a sole source award to WM David Schultz with Renegade AV8R as a subcontractor for TS-11 Pilot Demonstration Services. The requirement is for aerial demonstration services supporting the 2026 Wings Over Solano Airshow at Travis AFB, scheduled for April 24-26, 2026, with aircraft arrival by April 23, 2026 and departure no later than April 27, 2026. The contractor will provide all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and services necessary for planning, arrival, practice rehearsals, and execution of the aerial demonstration in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The statutory authority for sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), stating that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The justification establishes that WM David Schultz with Renegade AV8R is the only identified vendor capable of providing the specific TS-11 aircraft required and meeting the accelerated timeline. Renegade AV8R is the sole operator of the TS-11 Iskra Jet in North America and the only known TS-11 pilot demonstration service available. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from April 15 to March 2026, vendor outreach, and previous acquisition history confirmed no competing sources exist. The government determined that only local vendors could meet the tight deadline for TS-11 airshow services at Travis AFB, though other capable contractors may still submit capabilities in response to the posted notice. For future similar requirements, the agency commits to providing longer lead time and conducting earlier market research to enable broader competition.