Brand Name Justification (SAT - below) 18 Samsung Tactical Devices (2).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

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

Contracting Activity: 633 CONTRACTING SQ LANGLEY AFB VA 23665

Project/Program Name: SAMSUNG S23 TACTICAL DEVICES

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2Q1024058AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $43,489.72

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

SAMSUNG S23 TACTICAL DEVICES

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

This is a brand-name justification based on the unique capabilities of the required brand. The required product needs to possess the following salient characteristics:

- Able to connect and operate within the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)

- Interoperable with Garmin EVERYWHERE Satellite Communicator for real-time GPS information and routing

- Capable of two-way communication while flying sorties

- Enabled for use in classified military communications

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Tactical Device was designed for unique interoperability with the Garmin EVERYWHERE. The need for interoperability between any contemplated tactical device and the Garmin EVERYWHERE is inalienable from this requirement: as the requiring activity already possesses and utilizes the Garmin EVERYWHERE in its inventory, the procurement of any tactical device not interoperable with the Garmin EVERYWHERE would create the need for the procurement of a different brand of satellite communicator, thereby incurring substantial replacement costs for the government.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Potential competition is significantly restricted due to the proprietary nature of the required device, which is the only one capable of satisfying the customer's requirements for the reasons described above. In an attempt to find an alternative, a Sources Sought notice (FA4800-24-Q-A032) was Posted on SAM from 23 May 24 to 5 June 24. One device was sent as a response (BKR 9000 radio) but the devise did not meet the required characteristics outlined in the sources sought. Ultimately, no additional sources were identified that are capable of meeting the governments need. However, adequate competition exists to compete this brand-name requirement among different vendors.

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

We will continue to attempt to identify alternate sources for this requirement in the future through continued market research.

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Section F: 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.

Date

11-Jun-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

MARK MAYLE TSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: 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.

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