Attachment 4 - Single Source Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for a D21 Monaco Windows 11 Technology Upgrade with Crash Phone Integration at Lajes Field Fire Department in Portugal. The procurement is for a system upgrade by Monaco Enterprises Inc., which is the original manufacturer and service provider for Fire, Security, and Life Safety Equipment currently used at Lajes Field. The document details that comprehensive market research was performed, but significant barriers to competition exist due to the proprietary nature of the system, which requires intimate knowledge of Monaco's software and prevents third-party modifications.

The contract, issued by the 765 ABS/CONF/PKA contracting activity under the Department of Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, is not considered a Bridge Action. The justification emphasizes that while competition is desired, the specialized system requires exclusive control by Monaco Enterprises Inc. to maintain operational integrity of critical fire safety equipment. Future mitigation strategies include enhanced market research, performance-based specifications, industry engagement, and standardization to potentially reduce sole-source acquisitions. The Contracting Officer has determined that a single source is reasonably available, with a planned determination date of 30-Jul-2025.