DF Slice IP68 Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document justifying a single-source procurement action for Bomber Modular Data Acquisition (BMDAS) system components. The acquisition involves various SLICE IP68 units and accessories including Bridges, Triax Accel, Base+, Power Packs, Battery chargers, cable kits, and Type K Thermocouple Adapters for the BOMBER S.I. DATA LAB.

The contracting officer determined that a sole-source award to Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) is justified under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name authority), finding that the particular brand name product is essential to meet government requirements. The Bomber Platform requires a standalone data acquisition unit with specific technical specifications including a ruggadized, IP68-rated standalone unit with a 60mm x 60mm footprint, compatibility with external sensor input modules, an embedded triaxial accelerometer input module, and a Type K thermocouple to achieve the necessary smaller size and channel density for installation in the test environment. Market research conducted between February 11, 2026, and June 25, 2026, confirmed that other manufacturers' products do not meet the government's essential dimensional and technical requirements. The research yielded five technically acceptable and competitive quotes from small business authorized resellers capable of providing the required DTS brand-name items. Based on these findings, the proposed sole-source action is justified under the applicable regulation, with signatory authority vested in the Contracting Officer per DAF Approval Authorities Matrix.