Class Justification for Information Assurance/Mission Assurance and Life Cycle Management Program Integrated Data Environment (LCMP-IDE) in support of: United States Air Force (USAF) Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

This Special Notice, posted by the General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Region 7 on February 2, 2026, announces a Class Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (ETFO) for five task orders to be awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH). The notice is issued in support of the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC). The opportunity involves the proprietary Lifecycle Management Program-Integrated Data Environment (LCMP-IDE) system, a cloud-based software platform used by the Air Force to monitor and document aircraft platform lifecycles, maintenance needs, and mission assurance across multiple weapon systems. BAH, located in McLean, Virginia, is identified as the sole-source vendor capable of providing this critical system. The due date for responses or comments is February 12, 2026.

The five task orders encompass support for the Executive Aircraft Division, Bombers Directorate B-52/B-1, Propulsion Directorate, KC-135 Tanker Support Systems Program Office, and Legacy Training Aircraft Division/C-130 LCMP Support, with estimated award dates ranging from January to April 2026. Each task order includes a one-year base period, a one-year option, and a six-month extension. BAH is justified as the sole source due to its exclusive ownership and original design of the LCMP-IDE system, 19 years of specialized expertise in managing the platform, and possession of the source code and Government Purpose Rights agreement. The government conducted market research through GSA eBuy and SAM.gov, with only BAH demonstrating compliant authorization and capability to maintain the system. Replacement of the LCMP-IDE system is estimated to cost between $100 million to $500 million with lead times of 5-10 years, making continuity of BAH's support critical to Air Force operations.