SSJ_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 2

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZIOA-B

Project/Program Name: HD Camera for 413th FLTS

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1T0CY8355A101

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This is a brand name requirement for HD Cameras in support of the 413th FLTS Combat Rescue Helicopter Program. This brand name requirement consist of following items:

CLIN 0001 [Brand Name]: Tauri2R-02150C HD-SDI RS232, P/N 963-2222, Manufactured by Kappa Optronics, Inc., Qty 8 Each, CLIN 0002 [Brand Name]: Power Cable for Tauri R (10m) HDC 02150, P/N 922-0036, Manufactured by Kappa Optronics, Inc., Qty 8 Each, Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Kappa Optronics, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Tauri2R model of HD Camera, is the only known source that can satisfy the Government's requirement due to the proprietary design. This brand of HD Camera is required for in-flight instrumentation data collection and is essential equipment for the 413th Flight Test Squadron's (FLTS) Combat Helicopter Program. This equipment will be subject to in-flight conditions and is the only brand of HD Camera that has been approved by OEM Manufacturer (Sikorsky) engineers through an engineering approval process. OEM Manufacturer (Sikorsky) engineers have fabricated and installed bracketry on the aircraft to fit only this brand of HD Camera. 413th FLTS Avionics Engineers are adhering to OEM Manufacturer's approved and implemented design for aircraft install. Without this brand of HD Camera, the mission cannot be adequately supported. The commercial market was surveyed by both the customer and AFTC/PZIOAB. The search revealed that Kappa Optronics, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and is the only source identified as having the capability of providing this brand of HD Camera. Not having this particular brand of HD Camera would lead to significant delay to the mission (at least 6 months) of the 413th FLTS, as all equipment fitted on aircraft must go through an engineering approval process.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research was conducted through various Internet searches to include NetCents, GSA Advantage, and Google with no results. One previous distributor, Markertek, was also identified during market research; however, they no longer carry this particular item and no longer carry Kappa Optronics products or equipment. No other sources were identified to provide this requirement and the OEM confirmed it does not have any authorized third party providers.