Redacted Justification and Approval.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RWK) at Eglin AFB, FL. The procurement is for specialized real-time simulation computers with custom interface boards for the Fast Line of Sight Imagery for Target and Exhaust Signatures Integrated Testbed (FLINT) systems, specifically two iHawk rackmount systems with detailed technical specifications including 4.2 GHz Ryzen threadripper Pro CPUs, 128 GB memory, and various graphics and storage components.

The acquisition is valued at less than $750K and is being pursued under 6.302-1 10 USC 3204(a)(1) authority for a unique source. A presolicitation notice was published on SAM.gov on 2 Sep 2025 with a response date of 12 Sep 2025, and no responses were received. Market research indicated similar computer configurations were previously purchased for Naval Air Warfare Center and Software SPRT AFSC PZIM. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, and no other sources are capable of meeting the specific requirements for these specialized simulation computers.