Attachment 2- Brand Name Justification (Redacted).pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), 42nd Contracting Squadron. The document details a procurement for 908 Bose A30 aviation headsets for the 908 AES, with a part number of 857641-2230. These headsets are critical for flight operations, serving as a primary means of hearing protection and communication, and are part of the Aircraft Wireless Intercom System (AWIS) used for wireless communication between aircrew and special medical teams.

The procurement process involved 42 CONS contacting three vendors to confirm capability, with all three being small businesses. The justification for a single source is based on the need to interface with existing equipment and comply with current regulations. The contracting officer has determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available. The document is dated April 2021, with a contracting officer determination date of 18-Sep-2025, and the procurement will use 3400 Funds from the Air Force.