Attachment 3 Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a new firm-fixed-price contract issued by the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (27 SOCONS) at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The contract is for purchasing and installing a Microwave System Replacement at Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR), specifically requiring Radio Frequency Microwave shot equipment between various buildings and locations. The required equipment includes Aviat ODU 600v2 7GHz High Power units, Aviat INUe devices, Radio Access Cards, Fan cards, Network Protection cards, RF cables, antennas, point-to-point mounting hardware, and FIPS encryption, totaling multiple quantities of each item.

The justification indicates that Aviat ODU 600v2 and INUe are the only listed devices from the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) approved products list. A sources sought was posted for one week, with vendors showing interest and capability. The contract will be determined fair and reasonable through cost and price analysis, and a DISA letter mandates the use of Aviat microwave systems. The contracting activity notes that while Aviat microwave systems must be used, multiple vendors are able to provide competitive pricing for the required equipment.