Attachment 2 Determination and Findings Brand Name_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Determination & Findings document authorizing a single-source procurement for the U.S. Air Force.
The 502d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland is procuring 80 Cobra PX650 radios in 6-pack configurations with bulk chargers as a firm fixed price purchase order under a small business set-aside. The requirement supports operational needs prior to training activities. The Cobra PX650 is a license-free Family Radio Service (FRS) two-way radio with 22 channels, 121 privacy codes, and a 300,000 square-foot operational range, designed and engineered in the United States for business communication applications. The justification for sole-source procurement is documented under RFO 12.102(a), citing that only one source is available for the required brand-name product. Market research indicates these radios are not available through mandatory sources or the General Services Administration, and comparable products from other suppliers do not meet the agency's specifications or cannot be modified to satisfy minimum requirements. The contracting officer will conduct a cost reasonableness evaluation in accordance with RFO Subpart 15.4. Previous acquisitions for similar radios were competitively solicited, and the agency intends to identify alternative suppliers with similar technical specifications for future competition. The determination is dated July 22, 2026, and was signed by the Contracting Officer, who serves as the approval authority for this action.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
DETERMINATION & FINDINGS
Authority to Solicit from a Single Source (at or below the SAT)
1. Agency and Contracting Activity: US Air Force, 502d CONS, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action: Brand-Name Requirement for Cobra PX650 Radios
6-pack with bulk charger, Qty. 80. (IGE:
3. Citation to the Appropriate Regulation:
(Contracting Officer Instruction: Select the applicable authority for this acquisition)
RFO 8.401 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a) (FSS Orders): The circumstances of the acquisition deem only one source reasonably capable of providing the products, services, or solutions.
RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name): The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet the agency's needs or cannot be modified to meet the agency's minimum needs,.
RFO 12.102(a) (Commercial Products and Services): Only one source is available,.
RFO 13.101(b) (Noncommercial Products and Services): Only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization),.
4. Findings:
Use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for "equal" products is hereby documented IAW RFO 12.102(a).
The contracting activity for this action is the 502d Contracting Squadron (502 CONS), Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, supporting the
A firm fixed price purchase order (PO) is anticipated for this requirement to be solicited as small business set-aside. The requirement is for Qty. 80, Cobra PX650 radios, 6-Pack with Bulk Charger in support of the . The resulting contract will be awarded following RFO 12.201-1(c)(2) procedures.
The requires the purchase of the Cobra PX650 6 Pack with Bulk Charger to support
) prior to of training.
. The Cobra PX650 BCH6 enhances communication efficiency with its 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, ensuring secure, uninterrupted conversations. Its impressive range of 300,000 square feet allows seamless workplace collaboration, even in expansive settings like construction sites or large venues. The Cobra PX650 is a license-free FRS (Family Radio Service) two-way radio aimed at businesses that need a ready-to-deploy communication solution without the cost or complexity of licensed land mobile radio systems. Designed and engineered in the United States, it positions itself between basic consumer walkie-talkies and licensed professional systems.
. For continuity purposes and compatibility with ired and if found to be most cost-effective approach when compared to
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