2. Advantor JA.Signed Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole source contract with Advantor Systems II, LLC. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base intends to award a five-year, Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Advantor Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) hardware and ancillary installation services. The total estimated contract cost is redacted, and the contract will continue support for the existing IDS infrastructure, which is fundamentally dependent on Advantor's proprietary technology.

The acquisition is critical for safeguarding Edwards AFB's cybersecurity, requiring comprehensive multi-layered detection capabilities for network-based and physical security threats. The contract necessitates hardware upgrades, installation, maintenance, and ongoing support to ensure continuous monitoring of network and system activities. Market research identified only Advantor as capable of seamlessly integrating with the existing legacy annunciator system, making them the sole source under 10 USC 3204(a)(1). The contract will cover equipment, labor, and freight, with the primary goal of maintaining a proactive cyber-security posture, protecting personnel, and ensuring operational readiness of the Air Force Base.