1. REDACTED - Sole Source Determination - Invisio Kits - W50S7V26QA002_Redacted.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

Invisio Kits

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

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

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)

W50S7V26QA002

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC

181 MSG/MSC

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Only one source.

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE

4a. Name of Requirement Invisio Kits

b. Description of Requirement The kits being requested will allow up to 16 members to be linked together enabling rapid communication in a tactical environment. These kits are proprietary to Invisio and are the only one of its kind that is compatible with our currently owned headsets.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements Invisio headsets are proprietary because they are the result of specialized engineering, patented technology, and tightly controlled manufacturing processes developed exclusively by Invisio. The company designs its systems, particularly bone conduction microphones, in-ear hearing protection, and tactical communications interfaces to meet strict military and professional standards that require durability, secure communication, and seamless integration with other mission critical equipment. These features are protected by intellectual property laws, including patents and trade secrets, which prevent other companies from legally replicating the same designs or performance characteristics. Additionally, Invisio's headsets are part of a larger, integrated communication ecosystems tailored for defense and law enforcement clients, further reinforcing their exlusivity. As a result, Invisio remains the only company that produces these exact headsets, ensuring consistency, reliablility, and control over quality and security.

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 ⋯

See reason stated above

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

None.

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition ⋯

No suitable alternatives exist.

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

No suitable alternatives exist.

c. Market Research ⋯

No other company makes these items that are compatible with the currently owned headsets.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

There are no other companies that make these items therefore there is no other interested sources. A Special Notice will be posted in accordance with FAR 5.201 and all interested parties would be considered.

e. Other Facts ⋯

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements

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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

Phone Email

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 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