ACQ-26-H86 - DF Below SAT Telemetry Bundles_redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a single-source procurement justification issued by the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTC/PZZF).

The acquisition is for one Eight Channel Telemetry Gateway Bundle (Model: MD2355-w/M08 Bundle) valued at $18,175.00, which includes four Channel I/O Cards (Dual TTL, Model: OP2355-2TTL), support for IRIG 218-10, IRIG 218-20, GDP Formats, and NTP/PTP Time and Frame Sync Pattern Detector. The Government determined that only one source—GDP Space Systems (CAGE Code: 3T573)—is reasonably capable of providing this highly specialized commercial telemetry gateway bundle. The acquisition is justified under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) because market research confirmed that the particular brand name, product, and features are essential to maintaining compatibility with existing legacy systems in the 412th Range Squadron's Mission Control Rooms (MCRs) and Mission Prep Areas (MPAs). GDP Space Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and only two authorized distributors exist for this system: Elotek Systems and IMI Technology. The Government confirmed through competitive quotes from both authorized distributors that maintaining hardware of the same model and version is critical for re-using security-approved operating system images, configuration files, and support procedures, thereby ensuring operational continuity and security posture. The Contracting Officer, Christina M. Day (NH-3), approved this determination on July 7, 2026.