Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This is a Justification and Approval document for a non-competitive sole-source contract award by the United States Air Force, AFSC/PZABB at Hill Air Force Base. The contracting activity is AFMC OL_H/PZABB, with the purchase request number FD20202552591 – F2DCCM5139A001 for the Avionics Intermediate Shop Product Support Integration program.

The Air Force intends to award a follow-on bridge contract to Leidos, INC. (CAGE: 5UTE2), located in Reston, Virginia, for Product Support Integrator services supporting the F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Systems Sustainment Program. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) bridge effort with a 120-day performance period from January 26, 2026 through May 26, 2026. The estimated total contract value is redacted, with cost line items including labor, subcontractor labor, travel, and data deliverables. This bridge action is necessary due to the unusual and compelling urgency under FAR 6.302-2, as the current contract expires January 23, 2026 and must be replaced by January 26, 2026 to prevent service interruption in mission-critical avionics support. The incumbent contractor's unique qualifications, trained personnel, and deep system knowledge make it the only source capable of providing uninterrupted service. The J&A was coordinated on January 9, 2026, approved by the Local Legal Reviewer on January 13, 2026, and by the Chief of the Contracting Office on January 20, 2026, with final Contracting Officer approval on January 21, 2026.