06/17/2026 - USA | MD | SAINT MARYS COUNTY | PATUXENT RIVER
Justification For an Exception to Fair Opportunity, Air to Air Refueling Task Order - This Justification For An Exception To Fair Opportunity ( JEFO) only applies to vendors under the AAR MAC ****- 21- D- **** and ****- 21- D- 0034. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a c
Air to Air Refueling Services Contracted Air to Air Refueling ( AAR) services utilizing contractor- owned and operated aircraft to fulfill critical requirements for AAR in support of Pacific Air Forces ( PACAF) missions within the US Indo- Pacific Command ( USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility. This includes carrying qualified non- crewmembers and providing associated cargo ( PUKs). The services will support various US Air Force receiver aircraft including B1B, B52H, C17A, F15CDEEX, F15CD, F22A, F35A, KC46A, and MC130J. A specific requirement is for a refueling system capable of providing sufficient time on station and fuel offload capacity for long- range missions. The aircraft must also accommodate passenger accommodation ( LOPA) configuration for approximately 14 qualified non- crewmembers and associated cargo pallets. The contractor is the only one with a single tanker aircraft meeting all requirements, including seating with emergency oxygen, flight hours, fuel offload capacity, and cargo space. The perio
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This is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity for Air to Air Refueling (AAR) services under contract numbers **** and N00421-21-D-0034. The task order will be issued to Omega Aerial Refueling Services (OARS) for contracted AAR services. OARS is the only contractor with a single tanker aircraft that meets all requirements, including seating for qualified non-crewmembers, sufficient cargo space, and Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) for all required receiver aircraft, including the KC46A. The estimated value is $46,625,940. 00. The period of performance is from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027.
The estimated period of performance for this task order is 15 June 2026 - 14 June 2027.
OARS is the only provider with a single type-model-series FAA certified aircraft with an approved USN IFC to immediately satisfy the AAR services and requirements without significant disruption. OARS aircraft has the required seating for qualified non-crewmembers and sufficient cargo space. Additionally, OARS is the only AAR provider that has an IFC to provide AAR services to the KC46A.
The total estimated value of this contract action is $46,625,****.
