BN JandA - Flying Fox Sensors 2_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction filed by the United States Air Force (AFSC/PZIOB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma on September 17, 2021.

The procurement seeks Flying Fox Sensors #2 for Network Operation Engineers through an individual, firm-fixed-price contract awarded via the NASA SEWP Best in Class contracting vehicle. The contracting activity is requesting ten Flying Fox Sensors for installation, which includes the sensor unit, cellular antenna, Wi-Fi/BT antenna, and mounting bracket, along with one year of Software Support and Repair (SSR) for ten units. The justification for the brand-name restriction centers on meeting specific customer demands from network operation engineers who require ten additional Flying Fox Sensors to supplement the currently installed Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) firewall. The Air Force asserts that this brand-specific acquisition is necessary for security purposes, including detecting and identifying wireless devices within the facility, aligning with JSIG standards and the Air Force Enterprise SAP Firewall Standard. The government will conduct market research to determine if comparable software alternatives exist from other manufacturers before any subsequent acquisitions. Fair and reasonable pricing will be ensured through adequate price competition per FAR Parts 12, 13.5, and 16.505 procedures. The Contracting Officer's determination was certified on March 13, 2026, with approving official authorization dated March 18, 2026.