Attch 1 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

Note: This MFR is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisitions using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Use of a Single Source below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

A. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

B. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

765 ABS/CONF is soliciting for Brand Name DASR Testing Equipment. The requirement consists of two major components.

CLIN 0001 - IFF45TS manufactured by VIAVI Solutions CLIN 0002 - FieldFox N9913A or N9915A manufactured by Keysight

III. RATIONALE FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME (select all that apply):

A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS

The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS

The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

CLIN 0001

The IFF45TS is required to be compliant with TI 6310_30b_mthb for the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar, which specifies testing of modes 1, 2, 3/A, and S. The IFFTS45 manufactured by VIAVVI Solutions is the only equipment known to 765 ABS/CONF to meet the requirement.

A sources sought was posted on 12 July 2024, and no responses were received for alternate brands that are compliant with TI 6310_30b_mthb. If compliant alternates are known, please submit an RFI in response to this solicitation.

CLIN 0002

The FieldFox N9913A or N9915A is required to be manufactured by Keysight to comply with HQ Air Force Flight Standards Agency message AO-24-11 dated 14 May 2024. HQ AFFSA message AO-24-11 provides a NAVAID Support Equipment List and directs units to purchase equipment that meet the specifications outlined.

The NAVAID Support Equipment List lists network analyzer specifications of FieldFox N9913A or N9915A, with options 210, 211, 215, 233, 302, 308, and 330.

4. OTHER REASONS

Note: This MFR is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisitions using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.

B. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY.

The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified.

2. Required delivery date/period of performance.

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S DETERMINATION

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.

Refer to FAR 5.102(a)(6) for the requirement to post the brand-name justification or documentation.

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer TSgt Micah-James Carley

Signature of Contracting Offficer

Note: This MFR is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisitions using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.

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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Use of a Single Source below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

A. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

B. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

III. RATIONALE FOR SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE OR BRAND NAME (select all that apply):

The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified.

2. Required delivery date/period of performance.

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S DETERMINATION

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.

Refer to FAR 5.102(a)(6) for the requirement to post the brand-name justification or documentation.

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CLIN 0001 - IFF45TS manufactured by VIAVI Solutions CLIN 0002 - FieldFox N9913A or N9915A manufactured by Keysight

The IFF45TS is required to be compliant with TI 6310_30b_mthb for the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar, which specifies testing of modes 1, 2, 3/A, and S. The IFFTS45 manufactured by VIAVVI Solutions is the only equipment known to 765 ABS/CONF to meet the requirement.

A sources sought was posted on 12 July 2024, and no responses were received for alternate brands that are compliant with TI 6310_30b_mthb. If compliant alternates are known, please submit an RFI in response to this solicitation.

CLIN 0002

The FieldFox N9913A or N9915A is required to be manufactured by Keysight to comply with HQ Air Force Flight Standards Agency message AO-24-11 dated 14 May 2024. HQ AFFSA message AO-24-11 provides a NAVAID Support Equipment List and directs units to purchase equipment that meet the specifications outlined.

The NAVAID Support Equipment List lists network analyzer specifications of FieldFox N9913A or N9915A, with options 210, 211, 215, 233, 302, 308, and 330.