3. SSJ.F1S0AG5147A001.Signed Redacted.pdf

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I. Contracting Activity.

The contracting organization that is responsible for the proposed contracting action is the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division, AFTC/PZZF, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Proposed contract action will be firm fixed price purchase order with an approved Sole Source Justification.

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III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

BOSS software is used to support the testing of J-series messages associated with Link 16 and JREAP-A & C (Joint Range Extension Application Protocol Appendix A and C) protocols. The add-on capabilities will be implemented in accordance with the J-Series message standard, MIL-STD 6016. The contractor will provide comprehensive Tactical Data Link (TDL) solutions with their BOSS software. The BOSS TDL testing, and platform integration solution is used exclusively by the group in support of TDL testing on (TW) developmental test (DT) programs at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB). The contractor will provide product support, warranty, and training associated with BOSS and BOSS Script Developers Toolkit (BSDT) software licenses and hardware peripherals. The boss ad-ons to be purchased are already existing software capabilities that is used throughout the DoD. The BOSS add-ons are required to enhance the existing BOSS software and are for the integration of ADS-B, GPS, J16.0 Imagery, DIS interface, Multi MIDS Host Server, variable message formats, JREAP, and SIMPLE interface.

QTY 1: ADS B Upgrade (p/n TCG-ADS B) QTY 3: GPS SOFTWARE (p/n TCG-GPS) QTY 3: J16.0 IMAGERY (p/n TCG-IMG) QTY 4: DIS INTERFACE (p/n TCG-DIS) QTY 3: MULTI MIDS HOST SERVER (p/n TCG-MMH) QTY 2: VARIABLE MESSAGE FORMAT (p/n TCG-VMF) QTY 1: JREAP APPENDIX A (p/n TCG-JREAP A) QTY 1: SIMPLE INTERFACE (p/n TCG-SMPL)

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (a) Authority. (1) Citations: 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1).(2) When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for. (iii) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in; (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

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V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Over 200 BOSS systems are deployed and in operation worldwide. Certification and Testing agencies such as / ( and ( use the BOSS as the standard for testing of other platforms. Prime contractors such as Boeing, Lockheed and Northrop use the BOSS platform for integration testing.

BOSS software developed and provided by Tactical Communications Group (TCG) is currently in use and operational. Acquiring upgrades to the software developed by TCG will allow continued operation at full capability. TCG's enhancements to their software ensure current BOSS software is sustained as well as meet future DT programs. Any other outside vendors would not be able to integrate with existing TCG BOSS products currently being used by the

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Discussion with software owner determined there is only one seller available to utilize; Tactical Communications Group. Software isn't available from any other vendor.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

FAR 13.106-3 (a)(2)(ii) Basis for award. Before making award, the contracting officer must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable. 2) If only one response is received, include a statement of price reasonableness in the file The contracting officer may base the statement on-(ii) Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchase.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research efforts were performed by browsing through several Internet websites and Federal Supply Schedules. TCG, the developer, holds the proprietary rights to the BOSS software and does not have authorized service providers that can perform testing, provide software development or software enhancements.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

N/A

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

No sources in writing.

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XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

TCG holds the proprietary right to their developed software and all software enhancements can only be provided by TCG. The Government will continue to seek other alternatives.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.