A.02 Limited Competition Justification- Brand Name_Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document is for the National Guard Bureau's procurement of TruLink Portable Transceivers AES 2025, a brand name request for wireless communication equipment for Air Force aircraft. The contract is a new firm fixed-price procurement with an estimated total price that is redacted, seeking to acquire transceivers specifically for ANG AFRC Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, Arizona for use on aircraft including C-130, KC-135, and KC-46.

The procurement is being conducted under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) with a sole source justification, as previous competitive attempts resulted in small businesses unable to fulfill contract requirements. Telephonics is the identified manufacturer, with the most recent contracts experiencing 300-day delivery times. The contracting activity plans to continue market research and seek full and open competition in future procurements. The document indicates this is a follow-up to previous contracts, with the current contract date set for September 26, 2024, and notes that untested wireless intercom systems are not authorized for Air Force aircraft use.