Attachment 3- Brand name JA Phantom Lighting AZL Kit- redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for purchasing two Phantom Products AZL-15 Airfield Lighting Kits for the 31 Contracting Squadron. The 57 RQs will acquire Assault Zone Landing (AZL) kits that are a portable airfield marking system capable of steady overt and infra-red marking, synchronized overt/infrared strobe, and visible lighting for airborne aircraft from 7 nautical miles away. Market research identified three vendors with the same product, but no competitive alternatives were found. The Phantom AZL-15 Lighting system is a proprietary design meeting USAF standards for Landing Zones, developed with input from DARPA and AFSOC units, and is considered the AFSOC "industry standard" UTC equipment for airfield lighting.

The justification document indicates this is a single-source procurement due to the unique specifications of the lighting system, with the government concluding it is a brand name requirement after conducting market research and posting a Sources Sought notice. The estimated contract cost is redacted, and the Purchase Request/Identification Number is F1F1575127A002. The Contracting Officer, Joshua M. Largent, MSgt, USAF, determined on July 2, 2025, that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The document notes that for combat systems, brand name awards will likely continue due to unique equipment requirements for specific mission sets.