Attachment 1 FA480325QB004 - Single Source 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: 20th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Garmin inReach Satillite Subscription BPA

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: GPC

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $249,999.99

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Initial device activations and ongoing monthly satellite access service is required for 52 existing (already purchased)

Garmin InReach devices to connect to the Iridium Satellite network.

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

After extensive research to identify potential providers, Strohman Enterprise Inc. was confirmed as the sole source authorized by Garmin to deliver the required services. They are the only authorized reseller capable of providing multi-month enterprise inReach airtime programs and annual Short Burst Data services. Additionally, their exclusive offerings include enterprise back-office support, API integration, and Garmin-mandated response services. The inReach system further ensures 24/7 technical support with direct access to programming and server resources. These unique authorizations and capabilities make Strohman Enterprise Inc. the only vendor qualified to meet the Government’s specific requirements, justifying a sole-source award.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Efforts were made to identify companies authorized to provide a Pro Plan subscription to the Federal Government. Strohman Enterprise Inc. was identified as the sole authorized Garmin reseller capable of offering multi-month enterprise inReach airtime programs. Additionally, they are the only authorized Garmin reseller for annual Short Burst Data services and support for Iridium short burst data hardware.

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

To prevent future sole-source acquisitions, the requiring activity will conduct market surveys and periodically reach out to identify if additional vendors have been authorized to provide the required services.

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

22-Jan-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Shaunannette D. Watson, GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 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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