Justification For an Exception to Fair Opportunity, Air to Air Refueling Task Order
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FY26-SS001
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N0042121D0034-N0042126F1170 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a sole-source task order to Omega Aerial Refueling Services under the Air-to-Air Refueling MA/IDIQ Contract N00421-21-D-0034, with an estimated total value of $46,625,940 (dry contract, less fuel).
OARS is justified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the operational requirements. The task order requires a single contractor-owned and operated aircraft with a Layout of Passenger Accommodation configuration capable of carrying qualified non-crewmembers, meeting specified fuel offload capacity, and possessing all required Interim Flight Clearance approvals for receiver aircraft including B-1B, B-52H, C-17A, F-15C/D/E/EX, F-16C/D, F-22A, F-35A, KC-46A, and MC-130J. OARS is the only AAR provider currently holding all required certifications and approvals without introducing unacceptable schedule and logistics risks. OARS' rates have been determined fair and reasonable based on prior competitive awards. The period of performance runs from June 15, 2026 to June 14, 2027, with a base period and fifteen optional periods, comprising 1,300 estimated flight hours. Work is performed in support of Pacific Air Forces missions within the United States Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. Funding is from Operations & Maintenance, Air Force. The justification is posted under FAR 16.507-6(f)(1) and applies only to vendors under AAR MAC contracts N00421-21-D-0033 and N00421-21-D-0034.
Notice text
This Justification For An Exception To Fair Opportunity (JEFO) only applies to vendors under the AAR MAC N00421-21-D-0033 and N00421-21-D-0034.
This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. In accordance with FAR 16.507-6(f)(1), the justification and approval for an exception to fair opportunity is being posted as a Special Notice for an Air to Air Refueling Task Order in support of the Contracted AAR Services. The redacted version of J&A 26-0198 is included as an attachment to this posting.
Awarded contract N0042121D0034 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-06-15.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JEFO 26-0198_Redacted.pdf |
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