JSIS Infrared Imagers Amended Justification - Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Brand Name) document for a Department of Air Force procurement amendment. The contract number is FA910123DB002, issued by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, under the Air Force Material Command (AFMC). The contracting officer is Erica A. Anglin, dated September 3, 2026.

The justification amends an original brand-name J&A approval to expand the scope of required equipment upgrades for a system by adding cameras, lenses, and related components to the cumulative program ceiling. The amendment increases the total contract ceiling value to support architectural requirements, specifically incorporating forward-looking infrared (FLIR) equipment additions that were not included in the original justification. The required supplies consist of specialized imaging equipment—specifically FLIR cameras and lenses—which are critical to meeting the Government's testing objectives. These components provide necessary imagery capture and analysis capabilities during testing operations and fulfill strict imaging requirements under specified test conditions.

The rationale for other than full and open competition centers on technical necessity and integration requirements. The Government's system is built upon the established FLIR architecture, and procuring different brand equipment would result in incompatibilities, integration failures with existing proprietary command and control software, and substantial cost implications for personnel retraining. Market research confirms that while other vendors manufacture similar equipment, only Teledyne FLIR provides the specific components required for full technical compatibility. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable under FAR RFO 12.204(a), with simplified procedures applied per FAR RFO 12.201-1. The statutory authority permitting this non-competitive procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), implemented by RFO 6.103-1 IAW RFO 12.201-2. Future competitive opportunities will be assessed as industry advancements and non-proprietary solutions become available.