26Q0016 BNLS_Redacted.pdf
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- LEC SERVICES WHITING FIELD
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- N7027226Q0016
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This is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement, dated July 25, 2025. The acquisition is for a Bell South (AT&T) Whiting Field circuit required to coordinate aircraft movement between NAS Whiting Field and Outlaying Landing Fields and to provide Local Dial Tone, 911, and all other operational business calls. The required delivery date is April 1, 2026.
The memorandum establishes that only one source—BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. AT&T—is capable of providing this service. The determination for sole-source procurement is based on two primary factors: the item qualifies as critical equipment whose failure poses a hazard to operational systems, crew, or environment, with phone lines specifically identified as critical to life and operations; and other circumstances related to legacy infrastructure. The justification notes that current lines are incorporated in legacy infrastructure, AT&T is the only specific support vendor with the technical skills and equipment currently in place to support the mission, and competing carriers would require a complete overhaul of infrastructure. The memorandum indicates that any change in carriers would result in extensive costs and extended downtime that would leave operational units without required communication support. The anticipated dollar value of the procurement is redacted in the document. Technical and requirement certification signatures are present but the certifying official information is redacted.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26Q0016 RFQ.docx | DOCX document | |
| 26Q0016 ANNEX A PWS.docx | DOCX document | |
| 26Q0016 ANNEX B EVAL FACTORS.docx | DOCX document | |
| 26Q0016 ANNEX C PRICE BREAKDOWN.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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2 Ver 2.0 (01 June 2018)
III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED
ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):
A. _____ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):
1. _____ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.
a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.
b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.
2. ____ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.
a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM. AT&T is the only established LEC Service vendor with the technical skills and equipment currently in place to support the mission.
b. Identify the distributors / authorized technical representatives for the item or service. Provide evidence of the licensing or OEM certification agreement as an attachment to this document.
3. _XX__ OTHER REASON:
a. _XX__ CRITICAL EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the operational system, the crew, or the environment.
i. Explanation on how requirement and intended purpose is critical:
__Phone lines are identified as critical to life and operations_________
b. _____ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.
i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): ___________________
ii. Identify other systems with this Make / Model:
3 Ver 2.0 (01 June 2018)
c. ___ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.
i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:
ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.
d. _X__ OTHER:
4. _____ UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:
a. Date on which the requirement was identified: ______________________________
b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: _____________________________
c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.
d. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________
e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed: (explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)
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V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:
Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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