F1S0AY6202A008.H56_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a single-source procurement justification.

The document authorizes the Air Force Technical Center (AFTC/PZZF) to renew a DEWESOFT-X-ENTERPRISE software license for the SIRIUS R8 Data Acquisition System on a sole-source basis. The renewal is necessary to maintain operational capability of the government-owned SIRIUS R8 system, which performs analog sensor operational checks and characterization. The justification cites RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) as the regulatory authority, establishing that the particular brand name is essential to government requirements and that no other comparable products meet the agency's needs. Key technical justifications include: (1) System Integration and Compatibility—the SIRIUS R8 hardware was originally procured through the Defense Logistics Agency under MLS AE Batch Number 20250927169601; (2) Proprietary Software Lock—DEWESOFT is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of both the hardware and software, and no other vendor can write, modify, or license the driver stack or applications necessary to interface with the proprietary hardware; and (3) Impact of Incompatibility—non-OEM software would be completely incompatible with the existing SIRIUS R8 architecture, rendering the system inoperable and causing direct disruption to critical analog sensor operational checks, program delays, and significant unrecoverable costs. The Contracting Officer, Susana Dryer (NH-III), approved and signed the determination on August 4, 2026.