Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity - 1332KP25F0044 - Financial Management Support Bridge Extension

Notice of Award - Exception to Fair Opportunity

In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D), this notice provides the redacted Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for a modification to Task Order 1332KP25F0044.

Authority: FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) – Logical Follow-on.

Project Title: Financial Management Support Task Order Bridge Period of Performance Extension.

Summary: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) has issued a modification to Data Networks, Inc. (DNC) to extend mission-critical Financial Management Data Services (FMDS). This extension is a logical follow-on to services originally competed under Task Order 1332KP20FNEEA0001 and is essential to maintain continuity of operations for satellite acquisition programs while competitive follow-on procurements are finalized.

The extension is necessary due to unforeseen administrative delays resulting from the Government shutdown. This action ensures uninterrupted financial oversight, data integrity, and audit readiness for NOAA's satellite systems.