A14839 BOSS Saudi PTI sole_source_justification_MFR Redacted_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

United States Air Force (USAF)

AFMC AFSC /PZIMB

3001 Staff Drive TInker AFB, OK 73145 Contracting Officer: Anthony Dollard

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

This J&A is an individual type justification. This will be a new contract action to purchase the Tactical Communications Group (TCG)-Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) Multi-Link Lunchbox. This is a commercial acquisition.

This contract will be issued under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing arrangement.

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

The 558th Software Engineering Squadron (558 SWES) is requiring the purchase of One (1) Tactical Communications Group (TCG) Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) Multi-Link lunchbox.

Description: BOSS Multi-Link, Link 11A & 16 Capable lunchbox model Model: TCG-2000ML

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Description: Line of Sight Model: TCG-LOS

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Description: DIS Interface Model:TCG-DIS

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Description: Documentations and Manuals

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Description: Training Model: Training

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Description: Product Support Platinum Model: TCG-PSP MLB

QTY: 1

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Cost: $

Description: 1553 Hardware Kit Model:TCG-1553

QTY: 1

Cost: $

Total estimated cost: $ Delivery: 90 After Receipt of Order ARO

Curtis-Wright Tactical Communication Group 2 Highwood Dr Bldg 2 Ste 200 Tewksbury, MA 01876-1100 UNITED STATES POC: Stephanie Wilbur, Email: swilbur@curtisswright.com Tel: 1-978-654-4862 Cage: 1SU81 Business: Large

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

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures(41 U.S.C 1901) AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) "Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work". Only one Responsible Source, no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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

The Air Force's minimum needs can only be satisfied by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Tactical Communication Group, a subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, listed in the market research. From this market research it is determined that Tactical Communication Group is the only known sole source that can fulfill this procurement. Due to the nature of this acquisition and the proprietary design of the BOSS lunchbox system, Tactical Communication Group does not have any authorized distributors and is the only source that can fulfill this award.

The BOSS lunchbox will be used to simulate various inputs of testing of the AWACS software. The BOSS hardware is for E-767 testing and simulation requiring their own separate hardware set. The BOSS lunchbox system is the only product like this on the market.

Without this BOSS lunchbox the program will be unable to sufficiently test simulations for the MIDS-JTRS upgrades on the E-767 AWACS. This system is used between aircraft to communicate real-time. As a result, the aircraft would not be able to successfully complete missions.

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

A search of Enterprise software Initiative (ESI), Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (NASA-SEWP), and

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GSA websites did not result in a viable product or source to support this requirement. AFSC/SWP PM received an OEM letter from Tactical Communications Group dated Oct 2, 2025 which identified that the company has a direct sales model and does not resell through third party sources.

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

The overall cost of this acquisition will be fair and reasonable to the Government. In accordance with FAR 15.403-3, the Contracting Officer will require the submission of other than certified cost or pricing data.

Price analysis or cost analysis base on "information other than certified cost or pricing data" will be used to examine and evaluate the proposed prices to determine fair and reasonable pricing. Price analysis techniques include comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid for the same or similar item;

comparison with published price lists, offered catalog prices andprices obtained through market research for a same or similar item; comparison of proposed prices with independent Government estimate; or analysis of data other than certified cost or pricing information.

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

Market Research was conducted, in accordance with FAR Part 10, by direct communication with the OEM, performing Internet searches, and searching DoD required sources.

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.

See Section VI above.

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.

Other alternative equipment was considered during the initial setup. There is no other equipment capable of providing the required testing of the AWACS software which is used to simulate various inputs and testing simulations. The Government will consider other sources in the future if they meet the required salient characteristics.

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 (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which

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