Attachment 3 - Brand Name DF - Fluke Testers_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a sole source acquisition by the Air Force/673 Contracting Squadron/PKC for Fluke Networks fiber and cable diagnostic test equipment.

The 673d Security Forces Squadron requires Fluke Networks cable diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot, certify, and maintain critical security system cabling and communication lines at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The equipment is used continuously to inspect fiber optic connections and perform high-speed copper and fiber cable certifications to ensure operational readiness. The acquisition is justified under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) authority, as the particular brand name is essential to Government requirements and market research indicates other manufacturers' similar products do not meet the agency's needs or cannot be modified to meet minimum needs. The justification emphasizes that the 673 SFS has standardized Fluke diagnostic test equipment across operations, with technical personnel already fully trained and certified in setup, calibration, and operation of Fluke testers and the proprietary LinkWare cable management software. Procuring an alternate brand would require substantial duplication of costs, retraining personnel on new hardware and analysis software, procuring redundant test adapters and accessories, and managing incompatible test data archives. The specific Fluke DSX2-8QOL kit's non-wireless configuration is essential to meet strict operational security requirements in restricted facilities. The Contracting Officer, Sean W. Leigh, SSgt, USAF, approved this determination on September 17, 2026.