Single Source Justification Summary

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition by the Department of the Air Force (99 CONS/PKB) for the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES). The purchase request (F3GEAA6189A001) is for the 422 TES-L3 Harris Next Gen program and involves the procurement of specialized tactical radio equipment and related components from L3Harris Technologies.

The required items include one BATS Vehicular Amplifier (BVA), one PRC-161 HHL16 handheld tactical radio, one Wireless Split Radio Upgrade, one Out of Warranty BATS-D Unbrick/SW Upgrade, one BVA Fan Tray, and one STT Fan Tray Power Cable. L3Harris is identified as the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of the PRC-161 radio and BVA amplifier system. The justification cites that the PRC-161 is the only NSA Type-1 certified handheld tactical radio capable of supporting Joint Tactical Air Control Party (JTACP) operations with simultaneous Link 16 voice and data capability. Alternative tactical radios are deemed unsuitable due to size, weight, and power form factor restrictions, as well as potential NSA cryptographic certification and signal degradation issues. A notice of intent to award on a sole source basis will be posted via SAM.gov under NAICS 334220 and FSC 7G22. To preclude future single-source awards, the requiring activity plans ongoing market research to identify additional vendors capable of meeting similar future requirements.