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JUNE 2025

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

Program/Equipment: Internet Service at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama for the Development Command (DEVCOM), Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Information Office.

Authority: Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) §3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)( B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

network. Additionally, has recently acquired requiring internet access for full functionality, but these are also unauthorized for the AvMC DREN network. High speed support is critical for the Program as the speed difference translates to near-instantaneous downloads and seamless support for high-bandwidth tasks that require a fast and stable internet connection with very low latency. The Program effort is responsible for the development of and

b. Alternatives: Research was conducted to identify ISP alternatives like was the only other provider that offered internet service at the requested location; however, the speed was unacceptable. offered a speed of 50 Mbps. The requirement is for 10 Gbps connection which is 200 times faster than 50 Mbps.

c. Impact if not approved: There will be no internet service available to run aspects of the .

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

a. Effective competition: Research was conducted, and the only approved manufacturer found to meet the requirements established by the DEVCOM AvMC Information Office is WOW!

b. Subcontracting competition: Subcontracting competition is not required for this requirement.

8. Actions to Increase Competition: In the future, any new developments in this technology area will be evaluated to determine whether the requirement can be procured under full and open competition.

9. Market Research: Research was completed within the DEVCOM AvMC Information Office in December 2024 and determined that no other suppliers have the physical infrastructure on Redstone Arsenal capable of providing the required services.

10. Interested Sources: WideOpenWest Finance LLC, 2401 10th Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, CAGE Code 1MLQ3.

To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. All interested sources submitted in writing will be given due consideration required by law.

11. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history.

b. Other facts. This will be a renewal for the AvMC organization for a 12-month effort of internet service. Previous Contract was disconnected in Oct 2024. Period of performance will be 12 months from date of award.

12. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.