146th AW Spiral 4 - Exception to Fair Opportunity - Redacted

Background
The justification for exception to fair opportunity is issued for the USAF 146th Channel Islands Airlift Wing, which is actively engaged in critical wildfire aerial firefighting missions. The agency requires wireless mobility telecommunication services and cellular phone devices to support its operations, particularly as it implements the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) 2 units on the C-130J platform.

The urgency of these services is underscored by the potential impact on mission effectiveness due to any interruption in telecommunications.

Work Details
The contract action involves providing wireless mobility telecommunication services and cellular phone devices specifically to the USAF 146th Channel Islands Airlift Wing from Cellco Partnership, Verizon Wireless under the NAVSUP Spiral 4 Multiple Award Contract (MAC) #N0024424D0010.

The acquisition is limited to this source due to the urgent need for these services, which if delayed could result in unacceptable interruptions in telecommunications. The current contract for these services is set to expire on September 30, 2024.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed until at least September 30, 2024, aligning with the expiration of current services.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the USAF 146th Channel Islands Airlift Wing.