Attachment 02 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 35 Contracting Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan

Project/Program Name: 35 CS - HF Radios

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3D1F14211AC01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

AN/PRC-160(V)1 RADIO ASSEMBLY, HF MANPACK, MIL GPS. SUPPLY COMSEC/DODACC/KLIF ACCOUNT AT TIME OF ORDER

RF-382A-15TM ANTENNA COUPLER SYSTEM OD

12200-8413-02 AN/PRC-160, LPI/LPD AND LDD, FACTORY INSTAL

RF-1941 HF DIPOLE ANTENNA, GRN WIRE, GRN BAG

RF-6705-SW001 TACTICAL CHAT IP SOFTWARE

12083-0707-A003 CABLE ASSY, USB TO ETHERNET

RF-7800H-TM003 T-CASE, 400-W MINI ADAP, DUAL PS

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The HF radio system we seek must provide long-range communications capabilities to transmit signals over vast distances in austere environments or adverse weather conditions. It must be capable of secure and encrypted communication for military applications, while also supporting interoperability with existing systems and other bases worldwide. The radio must adhere to military specifications and standards, including encryption requirements, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental durability (MIL-STD-810G), The Harris PRC-160 radio is ideal for our requirements due to its HF capabilities. Its frequency range from 1.6 MHz to 60 MHz to support our operational needs and global HF bands. Its encryption for secure communication, meets the requirements for USAF use and its interoperability ensures integration with existing communication systems.

1. L3 Harris provides tactical radios specially designed for military long-haul communications and are the only radios compatible with USAF encryption requirements.

2. SFS already has assets on hand. Purchasing the same brand device would ensure seamless communication

3. L3Harris radio has the ability to communicate across multiple AORs

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

After conducting targeted market research, we identified L3Harris Technologies radios stand out as the primary vendor chosen by military units because it meets the USAF standards for encryption, design, interoperability and performance.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Evaluate equipment options from suppliers capable of meeting the necessary specifications at the time of acquisition.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

05-Aug-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

YOSHIKATSU NAKAMURA

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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