Attachment 02 - Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification for a simplified acquisition to procure four Q4 Mini-SCC Tactical Audio Bridges for use during contingency operations. The justification explains that the Mini-SCC is required to enable cross-branch communications between the USAF, JGSDF, JASDF, and Navy, and that Trident Systems LLC is the sole known manufacturer of this product. Market research found no other available vendors or substitute products that could meet the customer's needs. The 35th Contracting Squadron at Misawa AB, Japan intends to issue a sole-source procurement to Trident Systems LLC for this requirement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). The estimated contract cost is redacted. The government will consider any proposals received within 7 days of publishing this notice, and firms interested in challenging the sole source must submit a rationale demonstrating their ability to provide an equivalent product. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM Japan Standard Time on 9 Aug 2024.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
November 2018 Page 1 of 1
Section A: General Contract Information
Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No
Contracting Activity: 35th Contracting Squadron
Project/Program Name: SFS Mini-SCC - Single Source
Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA520524QB056
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
Four Q4 Mini-SCC Tactical Audio Bridges for use during Contingency Operations with Host Nation Military personnel. The Mini- SCC allows USAF, JGSDF, JASDF, and Navy to all team together and bridge audio capabilities inter-sectionally. Mini-SCC was tested and proven effective for all parties to communicate on e channel.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
In order to maximize mission effectiveness for base exercises and contingency scenarios, it is necessary that the requiring activity have access to their own Mini-SCC radios rather having to rely on borrowing from JASDF. This would provide a two-fold solution in relieving the burden from Japanese forces who would otherwise be forced to surrender their own equipment while simultaneously minimizing the chances of communications breakdown across branches should one or more existing radios fail.
Trident Systems LLC is the only known manufacturer whose Mini-SCC is proven capable of cross-branch communications via multiple separate military units. Market Research (customer knowledge, Sources Sought, SAM.Gove search, Internet Searches) found that there are no other available vendors or suitable substitute product to meet the needs of the customer.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
In addition to the requiring activity suggesting a known vendor in Trident Systems LLC, the Contracting Officer searched via SAM.Gov for which other offices are procuring the needed product. A Sources Sought Notice was also posted to SAM.gov conducting market research for additional vendors and or available equal products. This sources sought resulted in no other viable sources or products to meet the required need.
Along with all of the previously stated methods, Internet searches were conducted for vendors who could provide the required items. Sites found led back to Trident Systems as the single, verifiable source.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
In the future, market research will be conducted by both Contracting and the customer to find if their are any new available products to meet the needs of the customer and or if their are any other provider for this product.
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
25-Jul-2024
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Kade N. Forrester / 2d Lt
Signature of Contracting Officer
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.139
0755933
Digitally signed by
FORRESTER.KADE.NASH.1390755933
Date: 2024.07.25 13:15:55 +09'00'
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