RFO 8 DF_Below SAT_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a single source procurement justification by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Rapid Mobility and Logistics Office (RMZA). The document justifies the award of a new firm fixed-price (FFP) contract for the renewal of TransMagic software, with an estimated total acquisition value that is redacted and appropriations from Fiscal Year 26, 3600 funds. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of RFO 8.401 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a) for FSS Orders, citing that only one source is reasonably capable of providing the required products and services.

The justification establishes that TransMagic is the only software capable of meeting AFRL/STO's specialized research and development requirements without significant additional investment. The findings note that the software includes integrated tools and files developed specifically for Air Force use, with extensive testing and validation through original government licenses. The document emphasizes that alternative software solutions would not be cost or time effective to re-validate, would increase analytical risk to critical Air Force research articles, and would cause unacceptable mission delays. Market research conducted by the program office supports that TransMagic is the sole brand capable of meeting the government's mission-critical needs, making this single source justification appropriate under applicable federal acquisition regulations.