SLAP Redacted FINAL_Approved By All Parties_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or Use Brand-Name Restriction document under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), addressing an Individual Fair Opportunity Exception for a Delivery Order under the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC), FA8656-21-D-A056.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude UAS Division – Special Projects (WIIK), seeks to place a delivery order with Systima Technologies Inc. (Seattle, WA, CAGE 1YTD9) for the production, modernization, and sustainment of 40 Speed Loader Agile Pods (SLAP) in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The effort encompasses pod procurement, ancillary materials, spares, shipping containers, and research and development activities including design reviews, delta environmental qualification testing, and modernization efforts required for increased performance, reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency. The total estimated cumulative value is undisclosed due to redactions, with a 48-month performance period including option periods. Contract types include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Cost Reimbursable, funded through Department of War (DoW) appropriations covering Procurement, Operations & Maintenance, and RDT&E. The justification asserts that SLAP is a highly specialized, unique system designed specifically for Medium Altitude MALET integration, developed through prior competitive awards and Air Force investment. A Sources Sought conducted among over 300 EWAAC vendors with closing date October 13, 2025, received only one response from Systima, determining the contractor as the sole capable vendor based on technical knowledge, experience, and skills. The Contracting Officer will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through FAR parts 15 and 16.5 procedures, with negotiations conducted by the Medium Altitude UAS Division based on Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency recommendations. The document is dated January 18, 2024, with approval certification dated March 10, 2026.