09/03/2025 - USA | IL | SCOTT AFB
**** Redacted Justification & Approval - ALTNAV - The purpose of this notice is to make publicly available the justification and approval for the award of the subject sole source, firm fixed price purchase order under authority of FAR ****( b)( 2)( i)( B). This purchase includes operational P
Task order for operational PLEO broadcast altpnt airtime and corresponding altnav core software module, based on the Iridiumsatelles STL service, with enhanced engineering and maintenance services, hardware refresh, and program management ensuring system infrastructure compliance with DOD information assurance requirements.
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Justification for a sole-source contract award for operational PLEO broadcast altpnt airtime and altnav core software module, based on the Iridiumsatelles STL service. The justification cites the unique technical requirements, Iridium's exclusive rights, and previous development work by the agency. Market research conducted from March to April 2025 confirmed Iridium as the only supplier capable of meeting the requirements. The contract history and actual costs from previous procurements will be used to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the proposed pricing. The award timeline will be unnecessarily extended without this exception to fair opportunity, causing delays in providing required services and equipment, reducing mission readiness, and increasing national security risks.
The bid notice states he specific and unique technical requirements make iridium the only supplier able to meet the requirements. The justification also cites previous development work and exclusive rights.