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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

SAF/AQCP Template | 1 May 2014 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 325th Contracting Squadron 501 Airey Ave, Ste 5 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 Comm: 850-283-3634; DSN 523-3634

Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F4A3715177AW01

Project/Program Name: QUBICA Bowling Management System Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

$120,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

It is the intent of the government to award a firm-fixed-price type contract for a QUBICA Bowling Management System upgrade to an existing QUBICA scoring system located at Tyndall AFB, FL.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

The existing system located at Tyndall AFB, FL is a QUBICA management system. This acquisition is for an upgrade to the existing system. QUBICA utilizes proprietary hardware and software which precludes the use of outside manufacturers, due to their incompatible nature with the existing QUBICA equipment. Additionally, QUBICA has stated that they do not currently have any authorized distributors for their capital equipment. Utilizing an outside vendor would require replacement of the entire management system which would result in significantly increased cost to the government.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Broad market research was conducted to determine if any other manufacturers were capable of meeting this requirement. Web searches as well as conversations with individuals in the industry indicated that no other manufacturers provided a system upgrade compatible with an existing QUBICA system. Additionally, a search was conducted via DoD contracting systems for similar requirements. Several recent acquisitions were identified and were conducted as sole source requirements.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

In the future additional market research will be conducted to determine if any changes in the marketplace have occured that would expand the potential vendors for this type of acquisition. Contractors will be contacted to identify if they have created compatible products. Additionally, any future requirements will be evaluated to determine if they can be formulated to allow for expanded competition amongst available bowling system contractors.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

10-Sep-2015

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

MSgt Matthew Crum

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) SAF/AQCP Template | 1 May 2014 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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