Brand Name Justification - TC Jumbo Switch REDACTED_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a TC Jumbo Switch Upgrade by the Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA). The document details the procurement of legacy infrastructure equipment specific to Radar, Airfield, Radio, and Weather systems, with TC Communications, Inc. identified as the sole manufacturer of the TC3800 series JumboSwitch required for the upgrade.

The justification explains that HQ AFFSA has determined TC Comm/Jumbo Switch as the sole approved provider of ATCALS fiber optic transport, with market research revealing TC Communications as the exclusive manufacturer. While not the sole distributor, they are the primary source. The procurement is intended to replace legacy infrastructure equipment with a new standard replacement platform that ensures interconnectivity over fiber optic systems for future migration to the Defense Information Systems Network. The contracting officer has determined, in accordance with FAR regulations, that only a single source is reasonably available for this requirement.