single_source_justification.pdf

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Section A: General Contract Information

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 502 CONS/PKBB

Project/Program Name: Cobra Radios and Chargers

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2MTBG6056A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $21,120.00

The 737th Training Group (TRG) requires the purchase of 80 Cobra PX650 6-pack radios with bulk chargers, which have 22 channels and are rugged/splashproof, analog, and a power output of 2 watts. These radios will be used during PACER FORGE deployments for basic trainees in their sixth week of training.

The Cobra PX650 6-pack radios have been purchased in the past and have been proven to meet the 737 TRG training requirements. In accordance with (IAW) the approved Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS), the Cobra radios have already been vetted and have been approved in the past, any other model may disrupt the training mission impact. Procuring a different brand radio with different specifications would introduce significant cost and acquisition delays that may negatively impact the training tempo.

Market research was conducted IAW RFO 10 to identify all potential sources capable of providing the Cobra PX650 6-pack radios and bulk chargers. Additionally, a request for information was posted on SAM.gov as well as a small business search, which resulted in 12 small businesses that could potentially provide the brand name radios. Although this requirement is brand name, market research identified several small businesses which would promote competition.

Cobra PX650 6-pack radios with bulk chargers are a requirement that the government will continue to need in the future. The agency will conduct a market survey to identify potential alternatives for similar supplies in the future. This survey will assess the feasibility of these alternative sources obtaining equivalent radios and bulk chargers.

I have determined, in accordance with RFO 12.102(a), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

AMANDA MATEO, GS-13, DAF

Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer