Attachment 2 Windtalker - Brand Name Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 18th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Windtalker

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This is a Brand Name requirement. Procurement of Windtalker will increase C-sUAS capabilities on Kadena AB and to meet the WG/CC intent. It will also support the current WG/CC intent when it comes to defending the base.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Requesting to purchase 1 Windtalker that will be utilized to increase C-sUAS capabilities and to meet the WG/CC intent for the C-sUAS program at Kadena AB. We currently have a system that is compatible with only the Windtalker that we are trying to integrate. No other system is compatible with what we are trying to accomplish here in Kadena. Windtalker is also one of the system that is authorize by the Air Force for installation to procure and install. The Windtalker is the best option for our existing systems and for us to accomplish our mission. It is one of the approved C-sUAS that can be procured to provide additional detection capabilities for Kadena AB.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted to determine if there are possible vendors who can provide the requirement. Other brand of equipment failed to meet the stringent requirement. Furthermore, due to the critical need for standardization, seamless integration, and proven reliability, Windtalker is the only brand that can satisfy the requirement. We currently have a system that is compatible with only the Windtalker that we are trying to integrate. No other system is compatible with what we are trying to accomplish here in Kadena. Windtalker is also one of the system that is authorize by the Air Force for installation to procure and install. The Windtalker is the best option for our existing systems and for us to accomplish our mission.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Before initiating subsequent acquisitions, a review of the equipment specifications will be conducted to ensure they are not unduly restrictive or biased towards a particular brand. Will explore opportunities for more robust negotiations with multiple vendors. Moving forward, will strive to balance the competing priorities of cost and performance, while actively seeking opportunities to foster more competition.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

03-Sep-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Rose Napolitano/GS-13

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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