15725 SuperLogics Workstation BNJ Below SAT Signed.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: OL:H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: SuperLogics Workstation

Purchase Request/Identification Number: 15725

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $35,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

309 Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) requires one (1) Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant SL-4U-WRX90SG- SF SuperLogics Workstation. All cryptographic components must meet Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 and/or 140-3. The workstation must meet the components, quantities, and specifications below:

1 - Base Model: (TAA Compliant) SL-4U-WRX90SG-SF: 4U Rackmount Liquid-cooled Workstation 1 - Processor: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 4 GHz 32-Core STR5 Processor

1 - Cooling: 360mm high-performance AIO liquid cooler with 3x Noctua fans

2 - Memory (RAM): 64GB DDR5 5600MHz ECC Registered RAM (Total 128GB)

2 - Storage: 2TB SATA 6Gbps Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive (FIPS 140-2 Certified)

1 - Optical Drive: Ultra Slim 6X Blu-ray/DVD Writer

1 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition (96GB GDDR7)

2 - Network Adapter: PCIe x4 - Quad Port 10/100/1000Mbps Network Adapter

1 - Power Supply: 1650W ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5 Active PFC Power Supply (80+ Titanium)

1 - Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

It uses proprietary software specific to OEM for the development of functional operations (FUNOPS) that must be compatible with existing MRK V government files. Additional FUNOP programing and government employee familiarization will be required for verification of B2 flight control surfaces. The government subject matter expert (SME) has performed extensive market research and has determined that the Superlogics SL-4U-WRX90SG-SF workstation is the only option currently in the commercial marketplace that can meet the requirements of the B-2 RAZR system. Additionally, there are other B-2 RAZR Systems Utilizing Superlogics Workstations throughout the Air Force including at OC-ALC and WR- ALC. Purchasing the Superlogics SL-4U-WRX90SG-SF would assist OO-ALC in meeting the Air Force requirement of standardizing equipment per DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION (DAFI)60-101dated 11 Oct. 2024 STANDARDIZATION MATERIEL STANDARDIZATION. Therefore, in accordance

March 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 of 3 with RFO 6.103-1(d), the use of a brand-name-only description for this acquisition is necessary to avoid substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays."

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted to determine the availability of commercial items to meet the government's requirement for the SuperLogics 4U-WRX90SG-SF Workstation. The following techniques were employed to ensure that the government could identify capable sources and leverage the commercial marketplace to the maximum extent practicable.

Internet and Commercial Market Surveillance Initial research consisted of extensive internet searches using commercial search engines (e.g., Google, Bing). Search terms included "SuperLogics 4U-WRX90SG-SF," "high-performance technical workstation," "AMD WRX90 workstation," and the names of comparable systems. This surveillance identified the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), SuperLogics, Inc., and several authorized resellers. The research also provided valuable data on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) specifications, standard configurations, and publicly available pricing, confirming the commercial nature of the item.

Government-Wide Database and Contract Vehicle Searches Mandatory government sources were searched to identify existing contract vehicles and federal supply schedules. Databases searched included, but were not limited to, GSA Advantage!, the NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) contract vehicle, and the Air Force's internal procurement databases. This was done to determine if the specified product or a functionally equivalent item was available through an existing government contract, which could streamline the acquisition process.

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Synopsis A Request for Information (RFI) was posted to CCS3, AF Advantage QEB, and 2GIT platforms to solicit information from the industry. The RFI described the salient technical characteristics of the required workstation and requested that interested parties submit capability statements. This action served to gauge market interest, identify potential small business capabilities, and gather additional information on alternative solutions or configurations that could meet the government's needs.

Direct Engagement with Known Industry Sources Based on past procurements of similar high-performance computing equipment, the program office contacted known and reputable sources, including the OEM (SuperLogics) and its primary distributors.

These discussions confirmed product availability, typical lead times, warranty information, and standard commercial terms and conditions. This direct engagement provided a high-fidelity understanding of the current market for this specific asset.

Consultation with Government Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Contact was made with SMEs from other government agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) units

March 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 3 of 3 who have previously procured and fielded similar high-end workstations. These consultations provided valuable lessons learned, insights into product performance in an operational environment, and recommendations on potential sources and acquisition strategies. This inter-agency collaboration ensured due diligence and leveraged existing government knowledge and experience.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Unrecoverable Costs and Schedule Impacts: Awarding to another source would necessitate significant government investment in reverse-engineering, qualification testing, and security vetting. These duplicated costs are not expected to be recovered through future competition. Furthermore, the resulting schedule delays would directly impact mission readiness.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

26-Mar-2026

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ NH-03

Signature of Contracting Officer

March 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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