DF Below SAT_26QB177_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a single-source procurement action by the 45 Contracting Squadron/PKBB for the U.S. Air Force.

The procurement seeks to procure required hardware and software to support six L3Harris AN/PRC-163 handheld radios. The contracting activity determined that only L3Harris is reasonably capable of providing the necessary components and software, citing RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) as the applicable regulatory authority. The justification emphasizes that base supply cannot maintain the required software licenses and support equipment for the AN/PRC-163 radios, and that integration with equipment from other manufacturers would damage the radios and eliminate communication capabilities. The radios are mandated equipment per Unit Type Codes 3TRWL and 3TRW1, which require specific equipment for special, ground, and rescue units throughout the Air Force to meet both known and unknown operational capabilities. The determination concludes that using alternative equipment would result in mission delays and noncompliance with Air Force mandates. The Contracting Officer holds signatory authority for approval of this single-source justification under DAF Approval Authorities Matrix PM 26-C-11 Matrix Item 51 for RFO 13.101(b) actions and GSAR 538.7104-3(a).