ANG23-003b-JA Under SAT Open Market-NVANG PRC-163_Redacted.pdf

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S

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SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS

FORM MAY BE USED DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR . THE CUSTOMER

SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

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Y N

N CAGE P C Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

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3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

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ANG23-003b

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

The 152 OG requires the procurement of 2 PRC-163 handheld radios for the sole purpose of ground to air communication both at home station and on future BTF's to continue our ACE (Agile Combat Employment) and enable our deployed operational support. Once awarded, this will be a firm-fixed-price contract.

The 152 OG will be soliciting these products through a Single Source: L3Harris Technologies. Harris is the only company that can provide the PRC-163 radios tailored to our mission. The PRC-163 is the only operationally representative SATCOM radio with current use by Combat Air Force fighter squadrons in all AORs.

Harris is the only contractor that can deliver the product needed with the requirements listed below:

-Industries first and only tactical radio with NINESuite Bencryption, allowing sovereign nations to securely inter-operate with the U.S., NATO and regional tactical partners -Voice and data are secure up to TOP SECRET through the Sierra II encryption module, which supports JTRS, COMSEC, & TRANSEC requirements -Manpack is 30% smaller & 35% lighter than any other currently in field -Situational awareness is enhanced by an embedded SAASM GPS receiver -Extends communication beyond line of sight (BLOS) with abilities for simultaneous SATCOM voice & data transmission

Harris Corp is also the only such radio currently being manufactured that meets our mission needs.

The Department of Defense has widely purchased these radios across varying agencies and they have performed satisfactorily.

. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

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Market research will be performed if new capabilities emerge for the PRC-163. Future sources will be sought out like they were now to determine the best possible product/pricing for the AF to procure.

While performing market research through internet searches, government contacts, & gov databases it was determined that this product can only be obtained through L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. For reasons mentioned above, this is the only product that is capable of performing in a tactical environment that meets the needs of the AF. Please see attached SS letter from L3 Harris.

Cory A. Hallock

Alex Norris