Comtac Headsets Limited Source Justification FAR Part 8 signed 10 Sep 2024_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number:

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

Justification Review Document for Limited Source Justification - FAR Part 8

Program/Equipment: 73 Atlantic Signal Comtac 6 (product CT6.XCY.5C) or equivalent Tactical Headsets, 73 Invictus (Product number IVD.H04-H01.5C-01) or equivalent Dual Comm Push to Talk.

Authority: 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(b); Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

DSN: 323-3347

Date: 29 Aug 2024

DSN: 323-3347

E-Mail: bryan.driscoll.5@us.af.mil l DSN: 323-3440

Amount:

Typed Name: Brian Powell

Title: Contract Specialist

E-mail: brian.powell.6@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer:

Typed Name: Bryan Driscoll

Date Reviewed:2 Aug 2024

Technical Representative: Typed

Name: Alvin Hall

Title: TSgt

Date: 1 Aug 2024

Control Number:W50S6X-24-Q-0004

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

Limited Source Justification – FAR Part 8

1. Contracting Activity: 166 Mission Support Group Contracting

2. Description of Action: A firm fixed price contract for a brand name or equal requirement using Operations and Maintenance Funds.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

73 Atlantic Signal Comtac 6 (product CT6.XCY.5C) or equivalent Tactical Headsets, 73 Invictus (Product number IVD.H04-H01.5C-01) or equivalent Dual Comm Push to Talk Adapters with the following specifications:

Tactical electronic headset in coyote color with 5c downlead providing single and dual comm capability, mission specific auditory awareness setting, and wireless intercom functionality. Must have capability to adjust between mission profiles/gain settings. Must include gel cups, helmet arc rail mounts, over the head transition band and natural interaction behavior technology.

Headsets must have a 30-foot line of sight with up to 60 members having the capability to listen.

Must have an adjustable length, tension adjustable, noise canceling boom microphone. Boom microphone must also be water and dust proof. Headset battery life must be up to 50 hours. Push to talk adapters are wired w/ XG100/XL200 and PRC 152 6 pin radio connectors, must be 18" and 30" leads. Push to talk body housing must have blackened steel MOLLE clip attached to the rear, enabling mounting at the 12,3,6, or 9 o'clock positions on a plate carrier. Actuation switches must be able to re-orient for left-handed members.

4. Authority Cited: 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(b); Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer.

A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: IAW DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2) and section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328), the justification and approval addressed in FAR 6.303 is required in order to use brand name or equal descriptions.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The requirement will be posted on GSA E-Buy as a brand name or equal requirement and will allow offerors to provide products other than those specifically referenced by brand-name. IAW FAR 6.302-1 (c)(2) allowing prospective contractors to offer other products provides for full and open competition.

a. Effective competition. Market research on GSA-Buy confirms that there are multiple small vendors capable of providing the items required.

Control Number:W50S6X-24-Q-0004

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

b. Subcontracting competition. The requirement will be set-aside for small business no subcontracting plan is required or contemplated.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: IAW FAR 6.302-1 (c)(2) allowing prospective contractors to offer other products provides for full and open competition.

8. Market Research: A previous RFQ was posted on GSA e-Buy using only salient characteristics. No quotes were received prior to the RFQ close date. The feedback from vendors stated that they didn’t provide quotes because the Government did not specify a specific manufacturer or part number. As a result of this feedback, it was decided that a brand name or equal description would increase competition.

9. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on competitive quotations or offers.

10. Technical Certification:

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.

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________________

Typed Name: ____________________________Title: ________________________

11. Contracting Officer Approval:

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

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________________

Typed Name: ____________________________Title:__________________________

Alvin Hall TSgt

29 Aug 2024

Contracting OfficerBryan Driscoll

HALL.ALVIN.HENRY.IV

.1454080463

Digitally signed by

HALL.ALVIN.HENRY.IV.1454080463

Date: 2024.08.29 12:46:50 -04'00'

DRISCOLL.BRYAN.KIET

H.JR.1086663100

Digitally signed by

DRISCOLL.BRYAN.KIETH.JR.1086663100

Date: 2024.09.05 11:26:31 -04'00'