CCT_Transceivers_J&A.pdf

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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

I. Contracting Activity.

50th Contracting Squadron, F3G1NA8131A001

II. Nature and/or description of the adion being processed.

Action will be awarded as a new contract for two (2) CCT Transceiver Ka-35 watts stand-alone, Part Number 404006-M, warranty and support and two (2) Transit Cases, Part Number P705404.

Ill. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

Under the contemplated contract, DATAPATH International AB will provide the following supplies and services in sustainment of the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron Mobile Teach Mission Kit program:

Quantity of two (2) CCT Transceiver Ka-35 watts stand-alone, Part Number 404006-M and two (2) Transit Case, black, (-series Transceiver, Part Number P705404 configured with the following options per package: (A) Transmit frequency: 30.0-31.0 GHz

(B) Receive frequency: 20.2-21.2 GHz (C) Polarization: Circular, reversible (D) GPS included as standard. Period of performance for this effort will be 120 days ARO and 3400 appropriations will fund this effort.

IV. Statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition.

10 USC 2304(c)(1 ), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, required by FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

The CCT Transceiver Ka-35 Watts, Part Number 404006-M provides a capability essential for mission execution requiring concurrent monitoring of multiple signals, rapid reconfiguration sans computer interface and small footprint and weight for highly mobile missions. No other CCTTransceiver meets system and mission requirements without adding prohibitive cost options and adding multiple alternative models. 527th SAS executes SECDEF and SECAF-level objectives while out of garrison 200 days a year; therefore, it is imperative that its operating equipment is standardized to reduce training time, re familiarity time, troubleshooting efforts, system installation and checkout procedures; and most importantly, minimize operational risk management of critical tasks impacting National Security.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Exhaustive research and equipment comparisons demonstrated that the DATAPATH CCT Transceiver, Part Number 404006- M product line and accompanied upgrade aggregates meet present and future 527th SAS mission obligations. The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, required by FAR 6.303-2(b)(4).

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The DATAPAH CCT Transceiver, Part Number 404006-M is the only transceiver system capable of comprehensively meeting mission and training requirements. Costs will be broken out and analyzed to determine that the price is fair and reasonable.

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Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Searches on the Internet for Amplifier System manufacturer's models and specifications, GSA Advantage, and telephone conversations with several manufacturers' engineers and sales teams, have found that the DATAPATH CCT Transceiver, Part Number 404006-M is the only transceiver system compatible with all of our requirements. While other transceiver system manufacturers offer single products with features similar to the 404006-M, no other transceiver offers all these features in one transceiver system. Without this amplifier system, the 527th SAS will incur additional costs and training time to meet and fulfill current and future customer requirements.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The DATAPATH (CT Transceiver, Part Number 404006-M is the most vital component necessary to standardize this 527th SAS mission system and unilaterally reduce crew re-training prior to each event. Additionally, the 527th SAS has a Reserve component represented by the 26th SAS. Reservists are constrained to one weekend per month of hands-on system time -making system standardization imperative. The acquisition of DATAPATH CCT Transceiver, Part Number 404006-M provides the best option for ensuring operational readiness.

X. List of sources, if any, that expressed interest in the acquisition.

DATAPATH, International AB Vagogatan 6 SE-164 29 Kista, Stockoholm

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

I certify that the facts contained in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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