Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

CUI

BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT JUSTIFICATION TEMPLATE

(For Simplified Acquisitions < $350,000)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

Sheppard AFB Fire Department must replace the current inventory of existing Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Mobile Aircraft Radios. This is due to the age of current URC-200 UHF radios and the availability of repair and replacement parts. The URC-200 transceiver ends all official factory support and repair services on December 31, 2026. Current radios are nearing expected “end of life duty cycle”. Both Fire Department Command vehicles must have two-way radio communication when responding to any type of aircraft-related emergency or non-emergency response. With the possibility that a radio equipment failure during an emergency could cause loss of life, loss of aircraft and ultimately mission failure. Therefore, it is a priority that replacement occurs. Due to the extremely hazardous nature of firefighting and rescue operations performed by Sheppard AFB Fire Department equipment such as UHF radios are a critical piece of equipment. This equipment must be able to withstand temperature extremes and rugged use in the harshest environments. The UHF frequency band is required to allow direct communication with aircraft, control tower, base ops and the 80th FTW safety officers on scene. The General Dynamics URC-300 Transceiver meets all requirements for the VHF/UHF voice radio communications with any aircraft on Sheppard AFB. It is a portable, ruggedized, software-defined dual-band ground-to-air radio providing VHF (115–150 MHz or up to 173.995 MHz) and UHF (225–399.995 MHz) communications with AM and FM modes. The URC-300 is compatible with radios used by the Sheppard AFB 80th FTW aircraft. The software-defined URC-300 Transceiver improves ground-to-air communications with an architecture that enables users to upgrade fielded radios as new technology becomes available. The URC- 300 retains a familiar user-friendly interface from the URC-200. Two each of the following to fully meet mission critical requirements of two Command vehicles (2) URC-300: URC-300 VHF/UHF Transceiver Assembly, COTS, *Power supply not included 01-P58564R002. (2) UBCC-300: URC-300 Battery Connector Covers 15- P58596R002. (2) UDC-300: DC Power Cable 30-P58549R001. (2) PTMP-150B: Palm microphone for URC VHF/UHF Transmitter VM-10051. (2) PTSH-104K: Amplified Remote Speaker (PTHS-104) (universal mount) and the 4ft. LSCA-103A cable 01-P39310N001-C3. (2) UMB-300K: Universal Mounting Bracket System for URC-300. (Includes 1 ea. UMB-300 universal mounting bracket, 4 ea. UMB-310 universal side mount bracket, and mounting hardware, screws, washers, lock washers) (supports 1URC transceivers) US00240100-001. (2) UVU-100S: VHF/UHF Spring Loaded Mobile Antenna 85-P39217N001-C3. (2) AMB-100: Antenna Mounting Bracket, Roof Mount with Integrated Cable (PSC-5 connector on antenna mount and BNC connector on cable end). Intended for use with UVU-100S and UVU-120S but can also be used with UVU-100 and UVU-120 antennas. US00300049-001.

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING A BRAND NAME

The URC-300 has the following mission critical requirements for the Sheppard AFB Fire Department Command vehicles. LMR/Communications familiarity and compatibility with General Dynamics radios used USAF wide and within the Sheppard AFB Fire Department for all airfield operations.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

The 82d CES Fire Protection flight has been utilizing the AFNET provided computers to conduct reviews and find 2 potential products. Morcom International Inc. and Carroll International. Both provide VHF/UHF mobile radio equipment, However, only one offers products that meet the needs of the Sheppard Fire Department. The Morcom RTU-200 radios they provided quotes on are Morcom brand radios which are not compatible with existing mobile VHF/UHF aircraft radio equipment. The URC-300 VHF/UHF radio that meets the requirements of the Sheppard AFB Fire Department. None of the business models had products listed on GSA Advantage during research.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE BRAND NAME AWARDS

Aircraft Mobile Radio Equipment includes various configurations to meet the needs of the customer. The spectrum of equipment varies from a basic single-band configuration to multi-band, intrinsically safe and/or ruggedized variations. All General Dynamics radio equipment meets department needs and mission requirements. All General Dynamics products in the quote meet operational requirements compatible with the existing General Dynamic Aircraft Mobile Radio Infrastructure on Sheppard AFB and applicable technical standards and policy governing Aircraft Mobile Radio. Each product further refines available options, i.e., with display, multi-band, ruggedized, IP67 (or higher), and intrinsically safe.

5. OTHER FACTORS:

UHF/VHF AM Voice; ETSI EN 300 676-1 compliant for both 8.33 and 25 kHz, Cipher text (data) mode for secure comms; radio remains non-CCI, Separate DC input powers radio and charges battery, Built-in power conditioning replaces external filter accessories, fixed/rackmount: Radios mount into an industry standard 19” rack, built-in web server for maintainer configuration and monitoring. Meets MIL-STD-461G EMI/EMC CE / RoHS / REACH / Radio Equipment Directive. Maintainer Web Application Accessible via any IPv4+ device with ethernet interface and web browser. Configure/upgrade radio, update software, review event logs, clone multiple radios, review MIB, etc. Remote Control SNMP V3 command / control / BIT. Scan mode, scan 20 preset frequencies. Line-of-Sight (LOS) transmission distances relative to aircraft altitude. Frequency range: LVHF: 30 MHz to 90 MHz (FM) VHF: 115 MHz to 150 MHz (AM) VHF: 115 MHz to 173.995 MHz (FM) UHF: 225 MHz to 399.995 MHz (AM and FM) Tuning increments: 25 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing: 25 kHz, 8.33 kHz, ETSI EN 300 676-1 Compliant Frequency stability: <± 1 PP.

Sensitivity: AM Voice: -103 dBm FM Voice: -114 dBm. Receiver dynamic range: 118 dB Cross modulation:

typical) Squelch range: Operator adjustable from below sensitivity to above -80 dBm Distortion: AM: 4% (1-watts (CW) user adjustable in 0.2-watt steps; 10 watts avg ± 1 dB @ 90% AM. FM: 1 to 10 watts user adjustable in 0.2 Watt steps 50W tri-band Power amplifier available. AM Modulation: 0 to 95% user adjustable distortion: <10% (<2% typical in AM) Spurious output: < -85 dBc. Harmonic output: < -75 dBc.

W x 3.4” H (radio only without handles) Environmental: Ruggedized. Environmentally tested for humidity, vibration, shock/drop, rain/drip-proof, temperature and altitude. Complies with sections of MIL-STD-810H and is rated IP65 for ingress protection Temperature: - - -operating). Battery: BB-2590 (rechargeable) AC: 108 – 253 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz DC: 10.7 – 34 VDC Battery case dimensions: 5.2” L x 7.3” W x 2.8” H Current consumption (+28 VDC): Transmit: < 3.5 amps Receive:

< 0.8 amp. NSN 5820-01-695-9351.

6. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with RFO 13.101(b), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name is reasonably available.

BRADFORD L. SHIELDS, Lt Col, USAF Commander, 82 Civil Engineer Squadron

1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKBB

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jessica Muller, USAF Contracting Officer, 82 CONS PKBB

SHIELDS.BRADFO

RD.L.1292831125

Digitally signed by

SHIELDS.BRADFORD.L.12928311

Date: 2026.08.12 22:34:45 -05'00'

Lauren Scheidegger, USAF Section Chief, 82 CONS

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