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Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

W50S7F25Q0039

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity 148 MSC 148 Communications Squadron

c. POC

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type O&M, Air

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Brand name request.

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE

4a. Name of Requirement Communications Fly-Away Kits

b. Description of Requirement Equipment must be inter-operable with existing KLAS equipment per ATO requirements.

2 (EA) Embedded-services routers requiring integrated PoE-enabled Cisco 6300 ESR, PoE-enabled Cisco ESS-3300 embedded-services switch.

Both routers require a rugged chassis, for a total of 1 ea/2x, with on/off switch capabilities, power output of 120W and 72Wh battery backup and 12VDC output to power encryption devices.

Routers and and rugged chassis must combine in pairs of two (1 router and 1 rugged chassis). The pair must fit with existing equipment and cabling into cases measuring 9"x14"x22".

Each router requires a removable ignition key (1 ea/2x) for configuration.

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements Requested equipment must be inter-operable with existing KLAS equipment per ATO requirements. Must be on the DODIN APL (https:// aplits.disa.mil/processAPList.action) Potential recurring costs for software updates and patches.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

b. Reason for Authority Cited ⋯ Brand name requirement. Equipment must be inter-operable with existing equipment and be on the DoD Information Network Approved Products List.

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

Include MFR with solicitation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)).

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition ⋯

Describe the efforts to solicit offers from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

Notice will be publicized on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities to solicit offers from as many potential sources as possible.

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

Notice will be publicized on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities

c. Market Research ⋯ Market Research included Contract Opportunites, internet, GSA, SBA DSBS searches and an inquiry to the manfuacturer of the equipment, KLAS, to obtain a listing of additional suppliers/sources of their equipment.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

Include a listing of the sources that have written to express interest in the acquisition. If applicable, clearly state:

“To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.” Also, state that the notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or have been published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered. If a notice is not posted, state which exception in FAR 5.202 applies.

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e. Other Facts ⋯

Discuss any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as the following:

a. Procurement history. Reasonable efforts to retrieve the following items from computer records, contract files, competition advocate office files or other sources are expected:

(1) Contract numbers and dates of all awarded contracts for these same requirements.

(2) The competitive status of these actions.

(3) Authority previously cited if less than full and open competition was used.

(4) If a justification was prepared to support the procurement made before this one, a summary of the contents of paragraph 7 of the justification for that procurement and an explanation of the results.

(5) If any prior contract for this requirement was accomplished using full and open competition, include a detailed explanation of the changed circumstances causing this action to now limit the sources.

(6) An explanation of any unusual patterns that may be revealed by the history, e.g., several consecutive, urgent buys.

(7) If a justification was prepared to support the procurement made before this one, briefly describe the circumstances justifying the procurement and whether there have been any significant changes.

b. Other facts. Provide any other facts necessary to justify limiting competition that were not previously stated.

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date September 10, 2025

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Date 09/11/2025

Name

Email

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2

Title Special Missions Office