Department of the Air Force: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

CUI

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For use when a justification and approval as described in RFO 6.104 is required, to include restricting competition under Part 12 for acquisitions valued over SAT.

Dollar Value of this Acquisition: < $10M > $10M and < $100M > $100M and < $500M > $500M

CERTIFICATIONS: CO certification serves as J&A approval < $10M, See J&A Template Guidance at https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/ AFCC/AQCP/KnowledgeCenter/SitePages/DAF-Contracting-Compass/Part-6---Competition-Requirements.aspx#exceptions-to-full-and-open-competition-mandatory J&A Template Guidance tab

Date

15 July 2026

Contracting Officer (RFO 6.104-1(12)) Cordarrell D. Hammond, Capt, USAF

Signature

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

15 July 2026

Technical and Requirements Personnel (RFO 6.104(b)) Morganne Tilley-Lafitte, MSgt, HAF/CC

Signature

I certify that the supporting data herein, which is my responsibility, is accurate and complete.

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APPROVALS ( RFO 6.104-2(a) Table 6-1 & R-DFARS 206.104-72 Table 206.1)

See J&A Template Guidance (https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/AQCP/KnowledgeCenter/SitePages/DAF-Contracting-Compass/ Part-6---Competition-Requirements.aspx#exceptions-to-full-and-open-competition-mandatory) - Justification Approvals tab

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I. Agency and Contracting Activity (RFO 6.104-1(a)(1)):

Agency: HAF/CCC Contracting Activity: Air Force District Washington (AFDW) PKH

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (RFO 6.104-1(a)(2)):

This is a sole-source justification to establish a new Firm Fixed Price contract with the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA).

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (RFO 6.104-1(a)(3)):

The Air Force Sergeants' Association (AFSA) SUMMIT will be taking place 8-12 August in Orlando, FL. The aim is to also host the Enlisted Leadership Conference (ELC) and Professional Education and Development Symposium (PEDS) at the same time and same venue. The collocation of the ELC and PEDS with AFSA in the same venue allows for cost savings to the government, cross-functional collaboration and professional development by attending Air Force and Space Force senior leaders and personnel. The attendees will include members from each COCOM, MAJCOM, Field Unit, NAF, DRU, FOA, and large Wing, not subordinate to a NAF, will send representatives (smaller group for DAs). Additionally, MTI/MTL, DAF Recruiters, USAF Honor Guard, First Sergeant Special Duty Manager, USAF First Sergeant Academy (FSA) Commandant, FSA instructors, NCOA Commandants, and select FTAC facilitators.

IV. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)):

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

V. Rationale for Use of Authority (RFO 6.104-1(a)(5)):

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, the AFSA is the only responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force to hold the Enlisted Leadership Conference (ELC) and Professional Education and Development Symposium (PEDS) around the AFSA SUMMIT in order to leverage attendance, cross functional collaboration, professional development, and cost-savings to the Government. As such, until that policy changes the AFSA is the only vendor who can meet this requirement.

If another location is selected this will add on the additional cost of transportation to and from the conferences. In addition, transportation time will take away from the respective conferences to get to professional development forums. Based on the current agenda this would cause of loss of several hours of valuable conference time. AFSA has obtained up to 45% discounts on hotel conference room spaces. This arrangement provides efficiencies through time savings for USAF and USSF members participation in both events based on these conferences close proximity.

VI. Integrated Market Analysis and Efforts to Solicit Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(6), (8), and (10)):

Market research was conducted to ensure the location used by the AFSA SUMMIT fits the needs of the ELC and PEDS.

However, as long as it is the policy of the Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force to hold the Enlisted Leadership Conference and Professional Education and Development Symposium around the AFSA SUMMIT this requirement will be sole-sourced to AFSA.

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VII. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7)):

The Contracting Officer is responsible for evaluating, determining, and documenting the anticipated contract cost/price is fair and reasonable in accordance with RFO Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing.

VIII. Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification (RFO 6.104-1(a)(9)):

None

IX. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(11):

Since Fiscal Year 2014, this requirement has been supported under a sole-source environment with the Air Force Sergeants Association. To secure long-term continuity and support the OCMSAF intent to co-locate annual conferences with the AFSA symposium, establishing a multi-year contract vehicle is highly recommended.

The Government will continue to monitor the market and conduct market research to identify new sources.

May 2026 Page of For use when a justification and approval as described in RFO 6.104 is required, to include restricting competition under Part 12 for acquisitions valued over SAT.

Dollar Value of this Acquisition:

CERTIFICATIONS: CO certification serves as J&A approval < $10M, See J&A Template Guidance at https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/AQCP/KnowledgeCenter/SitePages/DAF-Contracting-Compass/Part-6---Competition-Requirements.aspx#exceptions-to-full-and-open-competition-mandatory J&A Template Guidance tab I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify that the supporting data herein, which is my responsibility, is accurate and complete.

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APPROVALS ( RFO 6.104-2(a) Table 6-1 & R-DFARS 206.104-72 Table 206.1) See J&A Template Guidance (https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/AQCP/KnowledgeCenter/SitePages/DAF-Contracting-Compass/Part-6---Competition-Requirements.aspx#exceptions-to-full-and-open-competition-mandatory) - Justification Approvals tab NOTE 1: A signature block will appear here (replacing these notes) based on the "Dollar Value of this Acquisition" selected above. Since most digital signatures that include date/time-stamps are redacted before they are made publicly available, always insert the date in the “Date” cell when affixing a digital signature to this document.

I. Agency and Contracting Activity (RFO 6.104-1(a)(1)):

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (RFO 6.104-1(a)(2)):

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (RFO 6.104-1(a)(3)):

IV. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)):

V. Rationale for Use of Authority (RFO 6.104-1(a)(5)):

VI. Integrated Market Analysis and Efforts to Solicit Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(6), (8), and (10)):

VII. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7)):

VIII. Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification (RFO 6.104-1(a)(9)):

IX. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(11):

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