FoS JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole-source contract with Thales USA to support the NAVAIDS Family of Systems (FoS). The contract aims to obtain technical data, repair procedures, test equipment, and software upgrades for the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system to meet the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer's (CIO) Windows 11 upgrade mandate. The acquisition will enable organic repair capabilities for the Air Force, with a contract period from December 2024 to June 2028.

The contract specifics include procuring 135 Facility Central Processing Units (FCPUs) to upgrade to Windows 11, obtaining Government Purpose Rights (GPRs) for software and technical data, and establishing test and repair procedures. Thales is the sole source due to being the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary technical knowledge of the NAVAIDS FoS components. The total estimated contract value is redacted, with funding sourced from Air Force procurement and electronics programs. The contract will be performance-based and includes provisions for future sustainment requirements, addressing cybersecurity issues, and maintaining the USAF's mission-critical navigation systems.