Attachment 5 Sole Source JA_LTS TDM Svcs Redacted_Redacted.pdf

Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity:

Project/Program Name:

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section A: General Contract Information

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Section C: Rationale for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

7 CONS/PKB

LTS TDM Services - Dyess AFB

TBD

Local “dial-tone” and ancillary services as defined herein to include: local access for Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Primary Rate Interface's (PRI's); local exchange trunks; transport channels; point-to-point circuits; commercial business lines and features; direct inward dial directory numbers and number portability; local and Intra-Local Access and Transport Area (LATA) access;

and interconnection with Inter-LATA exchange carrier.

The current AT&T services and equipment provided by the vendor are in place and functioning. The vendor owned copper cable communication lines, which are installed underground, would be costly and impractical to replace, when considering the current Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) services and infrastructure have become obsolete and are soon to be replaced with Internet Protocol (IP) telephonic routing services. The IP services will require installation of fiber, replacing the outdated copper cables.

Due to that, awarding to a vendor other than AT&T would require replacing the copper cable for short-term TDM services, which would create costs for the government without any long term benefit, if it is even a viable option given the changes in technology. Additionally, accommodating the replacement and installation of new equipment and cabling would cause service down time, which would effect mission capability across the installation.

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature

Date Chief of Contracting Office Signature

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Signature

Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

12 Jul 2024 Taylor L. Norris, GS-12

12 JUL 2024 Kevin T. Whitt, Maj

The current requirement is being solicited as a sole source procurement. To ensure adequate competition is obtained in the future, the subsequent solicitation for transition from Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) to Internet Protocol (IP) telephonic routing services will be issued as a competitive acquisition.

1. Conducting a market survey to determine potential future sources.

2. Integrating with AFGSC for guidance.

3. Conferring with fellow Air Force installations for information on how they will or have accomplished this effort.

12 JUL 2024 Caleb R. Morrow, TSgt

MORROW.CALEB.R

YAN.1455074173

Digitally signed by

MORROW.CALEB.RYAN.1455074173

Date: 2024.07.12 14:21:29 -05'00'

NORRIS.TAYLOR.L.1

502495050

Digitally signed by

NORRIS.TAYLOR.L.1502495050

Date: 2024.07.12 14:29:57 -05'00'

WHITT.KEVIN.THOM

AS.1368168510

Digitally signed by

WHITT.KEVIN.THOMAS.1368168510

Date: 2024.07.12 14:39:32 -05'00'