Brand Name Justification Spectrum Elite_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

81st Contracting Squadron Keesler AFB, MS Kimberley Alvarez, DSN:597-1837

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This will be a new firm fixed price Purchase Order solicited on SAM.gov.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

Spectrum Guard Elite System (Part # P11A)(Qty 4), Spectrum Operations Module (Part # P11B) (Qty

4) Directional antenna kit, 250 MHz - 26 GHz (Part # A1ZA) (Qty 4), Rugged antenna kit, 5 kHz - 26 GHz (Part # A1Z) (Qty 4), and Transport Cases (Qty 12). The expected order value is $872,000.00.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Brand name requirement IAW FAR 13.501 and DAFFARS 5313.501.

The Spectrum Guard Elite (SGE) rugged portable radio frequency detection and monitoring system is mandatory requirement for the 6KQA1 Unit Type Code (UTC) Spectrum Awareness and Resolution Team (SART). This brand name is specified on the authorized Logistics Detail. The 6KQA1 SART is designed to operate as a standardized unit across various operational theaters. Equipping all SARTs with the SGE ensures consistent performance, interoperability, and seamless integration within larger spectrum management frameworks. All members of the 6KQA1 SART undergo a standardized training program specifically tailored to the operation and maintenance of the SGE system. This dedicated training investment represents a significant resource expenditure aimed at maximizing operator proficiency and ensuring optimal system performance. Procuring any other system would render existing training ineffective and leave the SART without the necessary equipment, impacting operational readiness and potentially jeopardizing mission success.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Market research was done by searching the Internet, EDA and SAM.gov. The manufacturer is a large business but has authorized resellers. The search also revealed two small business vendors that have been awarded contracts for the same Spectrum Guard Elite System. Based on this information, there is an expectation that two or more small business quotes will be received.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer anticipates at least two competitive quotes. FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) will be used to determine price fair and reasonable if competitive quotes are not received.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research was done by searching the Internet, EDA and SAM.gov. The manufacturer is a large business but has authorized resellers. The search also revealed two small business vendors that have been awarded contracts for the same Spectrum Guard Elite System. Based on this information, there is an expectation that two or more small business quotes will be received.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

None

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

In order for the customer to use another brand the UTC would need to be updated.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by our signatures above, we certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is our responsibility, is both accurate and complete.