FAAD 2026 JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract award under the FAAD 2026 program, dated April 2026, prepared by Contracting Officer Charles W. King (NH-03).

The procurement is for on-site technical support services for C2 systems manufactured by Northrop Grumman, currently under government contract with PZ (Arnold) OL Holloman. The required services include software updates, system checkouts and calibrations, and training in preparation for upcoming exercises, with continued support during exercises. The justification establishes this as a sole source requirement, citing that only one company can provide the necessary services. The justification emphasizes that mission success depends directly on this specialized support, as the absence of critical technical assistance would result in loss of essential functional checkouts, software updates, data packet interfacing, and training, preventing the unit from utilizing the system and jeopardizing upcoming exercise events. The document notes that the only viable alternative—investing in a new C2 system—would require decades to complete and would still necessitate the same on-site technical support. The contracting officer determined in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that only a single source is reasonably available for this contract action. The document demonstrates efforts to obtain competition through internet searches, prior acquisition reviews, customer discussions, and vendor consultations, all confirming no other company can meet the requirements.