C2 CP Upgrade SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This Sole Source Justification document details a critical telecommunications infrastructure upgrade for the Department of the Air Force Space Command's Colorado Springs Regional Command Post (CSRCP). The procurement involves replacing the obsolete Unify (formerly Siemens) HiPath 4000 telecommunications system with a new firm-fixed price contract for a Unify OpenScape Voice system at Peterson Space Force Base. The estimated contract value is $382,233.54, and the upgrade is necessary due to the current system's 14-year-old infrastructure being no longer supportable.

The justification emphasizes the strategic importance of this upgrade, which will provide a robust, reliable communication platform for critical command post operations. Market research confirmed Unity Inc. as the sole authorized service provider, with direct engagement revealing only one authorized Master Service Provider capable of delivering OpenScape Voice services. The upgrade will support both Primary and Alternate Command Post facilities, ensuring uninterrupted communication capabilities, and aligns with Air Force Manual 10-207 telecommunications requirements. The procurement will utilize a single contract line item (CLIN) for streamlined project management, with a targeted delivery date in July 2025, contingent on approvals and coordination with Government Subject Matter Experts.