Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification 558th FTS Brunner Joystick Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 502d Contracting Squadron, focusing on the purchase of one Brunner CLS-P V013 Joystick for the 558th Flying Training Squadron's T-6 flight simulator. The procurement aims to address a critical training tool issue by eliminating dead space in the current joystick, using force feedback technology to maximize training realism and effectiveness. The acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside, with the government anticipating two or more quotes, and the 558th FTS continuing to survey the market for alternative force feedback joystick options compatible with URTIS simulators. Seven authorized small business resellers are capable of providing the Brunner joystick in the open market.

The justification highlights that the Brunner joystick offers a unique combination of force feedback technology and provides an accurate T-6 joystick replication that mirrors the actual aircraft's control input. The procurement is considered a small investment that will significantly enhance simulator realism and solve current control issues, ultimately improving pilot training effectiveness. The solicitation will evaluate quotes based on technical acceptability and lowest overall price, with the government intending to award based on initial responses from small businesses that meet the specified technical requirements.