Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 45 CONS/LGCB

Project/Program Name: QPAR Antennas

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F3K1C17129AC01/FA2521-17-Q-B197

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

5 (each) QMS-00312: 0.34 m Aluminum Reflector & 18 - 40 GHz Dual Polar Wideband Feed fitted with K type Connectors and a Radome 3 (each) 2QMS-00733: 760mm Aluminum Offset Reflector and 0.9-18-S-SG-R Feed 3 (each) QOM-SL-0.8-40-K-SG-L: 0.8 - 40 GHz Vertically Polarized Omnidirectional Antenna fitted with K type Connector and Lensed Radome

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

Market research performed reveals that no brand except QPAR meets the specifications required to integrate with existing equipment purchased in FY14, FY 16 & FY17. These specifications are a unique requirement to support the 45 SW launch mission.

The cost to purchase additional QPAR antennas and supporting equipment is far less expensive than replacing the existing antenna array system in its' entirety; which would be cost prohibitive and not in the best interest of the Government

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A sources sought was posted to GSA and FBO from 28 Jun 17 to 3 Jul 17 and revealed no additional sources that could provide items compatible with the existing equipment.

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

A market survey will be conducted to determine potential future sources.

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

07-Jul-2017

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Tricia J. Hatcher

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Updated: 9 Jun 16 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 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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