1. Limited Competition Justification - Redact - Gotenna Deployment Kit.pdf

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CUI//SP-SSEL

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

1. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price

Gotenna Deployment Kit $37,000.00

c. Authority 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

d. Technical Representative Name Title Email Phone Date MSgt Boe Vanatti Operations Superintendent boe.vanatti@us.af.mil 812-543-2273 August 28, 2025

e. Contracting Officer Name Title Email Phone Date 1st Lt Jacob Johnson Contracting Officer jacob.johnson.46@us.af.mil 812-877-5211 August 28, 2025

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

2. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager (If applicable.)

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: National Guard Bureau

Controlled by: Local Office

CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: 1st Lt Jacob Johnson 812-877-5211

(Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)

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Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

W50S7V25QA010

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC 181 MSG/MSC 181 Contigency Response Squadron (CRS) MSgt Boe Vanatti

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Only one source.

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type O&M, Army

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE $37,000.00

4a. Name of Requirement Gotenna Deployment Kit

b. Description of Requirement 1 ea - goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 (PDK2), which provides encrypted UHF mesh communications, TAK-native situational awareness (SA), and single-pack device provisioning—without reliance on cellular, Wi-Fi, or SATCOM back-haul. PDK2 allows for a portable charging/management case with 20-device load out.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements Market research was conducted to find sources that can meet 181CRS specifications for this requirement. Mandatory sources, FPI (Unicor) and AbilityOne, yielded no results. Additionally, a Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.gov, for 9 days, from August 11, 2025 to August 20, 2025, in a 'GoTenna or equal' format. There were 4 responses, however only 1 vendor that submitted an alternative mesh radio with similar specifications;

however, after technical assessment of the "or equal" mesh radio, the mission partner determined that this vendor could not fulfill the technical requirement as it was not a self contained, 20-unit system that allowed for optimized storage and charging of all devices. Additionally, a sources sought was posted by McConnell AFB for the same product for 5 days, from August 6, 2025 to August 11, 2025 that result in the same outcome.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

b. Reason for Authority Cited ⋯

Describe how this action requires the use of the authority cited. If applicable, identify the proposed or potential contractor(s) and include a discussion of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications for fulfilling the contract requirements.

Mesh network radios enable each device-or node-to connect directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically with any other node in range. This allows data to hop between devices using the most efficient available route, rather than relying on a fixed base station. These radios are designed to operate without Wi-Fi or cellular access, receiving their signal from satellites.

GoTenna is a U.S. small business specializing in resilient, infrastructure-free mesh networking for off-grid operations. GoTenna's UHF mesh radios and Edge Relay are purpose-built to maintain secure communications and real-time situational awareness when cellular, Wi-Fi, and even SATCOM are unavailable or denied. With active, relevant federal past performance (USAF STRATFI; DHS/CBP Phase III IDIQ) and turnkey training/ support. GoTenna has the core and technical capabilities, aligning to Mission Partner's statement of need, therefore, uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement rapidly and at scale.

As no acceptable alternative item was discovered through market research efforts, it is determined that GoTenna is the only source that can provide the mesh radios as utilizing a 3rd party vendor to acquire product would not be in the best interest of the American tax payer.

Considering that this requirement involves highly specialized technical equipment, market research has demonstrated that only one source can meet the agency's needs. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1), contracting officers may solicit from one source if it is determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Due to the lack of similar items, as referenced above, it is in the Government's best interest to solicit from a single source - GoTenna Inc.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None.

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8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition ⋯ For each new requirement we are required to validate the marketplace and ensure that there are no other products or contractors emerging in the market.

However, as mentioned above, sources sought and other market research techniques failed to surface other reasonable sources to fulfill this requirement.

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

None at this time.

c. Market Research ⋯ Market research was conducted to find sources that can meet 181CRS specifications for this requirement. Mandatory sources, FPI (Unicor) and AbilityOne, yielded no results. Additionally, a Sources Sought notice was posted to SAM.gov, for 9 days, from August 11, 2025 to August 20, 2025, in a 'GoTenna or equal' format. There were 4 responses, however only 1 vendor that submitted an alternative mesh radio with similar specifications;

however, after technical assessment of the "or equal" mesh radio, the mission partner determined that this vendor could not fulfill the technical requirement as it was not a self contained, 20-unit system that allowed for optimized storage and charging of all devices. Additionally, a sources sought was posted by McConnell AFB for the same product for 5 days, from August 6, 2025 to August 11, 2025 that result in the same outcome.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

Include a listing of the sources that have written to express interest in the acquisition. If applicable, clearly state:

“To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.” Also, state that the notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or have been published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered. If a notice is not posted, state which exception in FAR 5.202 applies.

A Special Notice will be posted in accordance wtih FAR 5.201 and all interest parties will be considered.

e. Other Facts ⋯

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title MSgt Boe Vanatti August 28, 2025 Operations Superintendent

Phone Email 812-543-2273 boe.vanatti@us.af.mil

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone 1st Lt Jacob Johnson August 28, 2025 812-877-5211

Email jacob.johnson.46@us.af.mil

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2

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