Attachment 3 - single_source_justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) Unify Maintenance Contract. The 28th Purchasing Squadron is seeking continuous maintenance, warranty support, software licenses, and communication services for an existing Unify OpenScape voice communication system. The contract covers 98 total items, including 32 software licenses and ~70 hours of support, with maintenance of previously installed hardware and software, bi-monthly system updates, and DISA/JITC network vulnerability scans.

The justification for a single source is based on the proprietary nature of the Unify OpenScape system, which is critical to base security, emergency response, flight operations, and administrative functions. Replacing or integrating components from a different vendor would risk communication failures and significant capital investment. The government has attempted to promote competition by posting a sources sought notice on SAM.gov and receiving a response from a large business. Ellsworth AFB will continue to monitor alternative dispatch communication systems for potential future competitive replacements. The contract is not a bridge action, and the Purchase Request/local ID number is F1V0A15044A001.