Justification FAR Part 12 (JandA)_8.3.26_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for FAR Part 12 simplified procedures for commercial items supporting a noncompetitive contract award.

The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) seeks approval to award a five-year firm-fixed-price (FFP) definitive contract for wireless services to support USSOUTHCOM's mission operations. The contract includes a base period from August 14, 2026 through August 13, 2027, with four one-year options extending through August 13, 2031. The total estimated contract value is $916,090.10, funded through Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds. The requirement encompasses wireless services including unlimited voice and text with feature phone "Voice Only" devices (5 units), other services non-specified such as M2M, MOM, and MAAS/IOTs through FirstNet Primary Unlimited Data (450 units), unlimited data-only service with MiFi hotspot or internet devices (65 units), taxes and FCC charges not exceeding 6% of plan total, and international service. All items are scheduled for delivery by August 14, 2026.

The justification cites Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) as implemented in RFO FAR 12.102(b) to restrict competition, arguing that only the current carrier can reasonably satisfy the requirement due to logistical necessity and the need for uninterrupted service. The document indicates AT&T Mobility is the incumbent contractor under Spiral 4 DOD Wireless Services Contracts. The government asserts that changing carriers would cause financial, logistical hardship, disrupt current operations, and require significant labor hours to re-provision 515 devices, risking connectivity loss and operational failure during emergencies. No other sources have expressed written interest in the requirement.