Attachment 2 Redacted JA.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or Use Brand-Name Restriction, a federal contracting document that authorizes the use of brand-name restrictions for a specific procurement.

934 Communications Squadron is procuring AN/PRC-163 Radios and supporting equipment through the DHS TacCom II IDIQ contract vehicle, specifically extension period #3, with a firm fixed price award anticipated. The procurement is identified as Contracting Activity 934 CONF/PK, Purchase Request F5G3SC6090AC01, under the AN/PRC-163 Tactical Multiband Radios program. The requirement includes two AN/PRC-163 20M Radio Systems with Mil GPS capability (4 units each) and two systems with Mil GPS capability (2 units each), along with extensive supporting accessories including channel speakers, microphones, adapter assemblies, cable assemblies, battery packs, charging equipment, vehicular chargers, antennas, and connector adapters. L3Harris Technologies is justified as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the requirement due to the radio's unique interoperability with existing AFRC radio architecture, compatibility with current L3Harris ancillary equipment, NSA certification for Top Secret communications protection, and the prohibitive cost of replacing the existing support infrastructure with alternative systems. Pricing is anticipated to be fair and reasonable under the pre-negotiated DHS TacCom II IDIQ contract rates. The justification was signed and approved on 16 July 2026 by the IT Project Manager, Commander, and Contracting Officer of 934 Communications Squadron.