Notice of Award_SAMS Bridge Contract

This acquisition was conducted using other than full and open competition. A Justification and Approval (J&A) was prepared in accordance with FAR Part 6, outlining the specific exception to competition that applies. The J&A provides a detailed explanation of the circumstances that necessitate this non-competitive approach. While the resulting contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement, the decision to award without full and open competition is fully documented in the aforementioned J&A. The J&A will be available for review and it provides a complete rationale for this procurement decision.