1.04 Sole Source SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This Memorandum to the File justifies a single-source procurement for Iridium GO! satellite communication services for military operations in Europe, Africa, and Central regions. The acquisition comprises three specific items: ADLConnect for Iridium GO service license (12 months), Iridium SIM Card Blanks, and 1,000 data minutes of prepaid satellite airtime (12-month validity). The procurement is being conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold, with justification based on exclusive licensing agreements and the unique technical capabilities of ADLConnect, which provides real-time weather data, messaging, and communication solutions for military aircraft and high-stress operational environments. The document emphasizes that this single-source approach will streamline the acquisition process, reduce administrative inefficiencies, minimize procurement risks, and ensure critical communication capabilities for military missions in areas with limited connectivity.