Attachment 2 - Single Source.pdf

This is a Determination and Findings (D&F) memorandum for a single-source acquisition under RFO Part 13.

The U.S. Air Force is conducting a pre-solicitation acquisition for a CEF Monaco Upgrade from Monaco Enterprises Inc. (MEI), the sole distributor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required Fire, Security, and Life Safety Equipment for continental United States military bases. The total estimated acquisition value exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under RFO Part 12 for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Purchase Request Number is F3V3E26058AW01.

The single-source justification is based on MEI's exclusive control of proprietary software developed and owned by the company, which cannot be altered or installed by third parties without voiding manufacturer warranties and compromising critical system integrity. Market research conducted from August 19-24, 2026, confirmed that MEI is the sole potential source capable of fulfilling the requirement, as only MEI technicians possess the installation expertise, factory training, and proprietary tools necessary for seamless integration. The government's acquisition strategy involves awarding a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract directly to Monaco Enterprises Inc. under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and DFARS 206.302-1(1)(i). A Sources Sought notice was bypassed in favor of proportional market research based on historical award analysis and direct OEM technical validation. The Contracting Officer determined that circumstances make only this source reasonably available, justifying the single-source acquisition under RFO 13.101(b). The D&F was signed on August 24, 2026.