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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZIOAB (OL-EGLIN)

Project/Program Name: ATC Radios [Brand Name]

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1T0CY9144A101

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 96th Operational Support Squadron (OSS) requires brand name Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios as detailed below in support of assigned ATC mission:

CLIN 0001 [Brand Name]: UHF Receiver Assembly, P/N: 01-P57713R001, Mfr: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., consisting of Software Defined CM-300 (V2) UHF Receiver with embedded by-passable co-site filter, external 10 MHz reference input, the Standard Receiver Ship Kit, the Receiver AC/DC Power Cable kit and an Operations Manual, compliant with ED-137 VoIP standard, and Fits in standard 19 inch rack, Qty 1 Ea.

CLIN 0002 [Brand Name]: UHF 2-12W Transmitter Assembly, P/N: 01-P57716R001, Mfr: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., consisting of Software Defined CM-300 UHF Low Power Transmitter Version 2 with embedded by-passable co-site filter, the Standard Transmitter Ship Kit (67-P57490R001 and the Transmitter AC/DC Power Cable kit (67-P57497R001), includes Operations Manual, Compliant with ED-137 VoIP standard, and Fits in standard 19 inch rack, Qty 1 Ea.

CLIN 0003 [Brand Name]: VHF Receiver Assembly, P/N: 01-P57712R001, Mfr: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., consisting of Software Defined CM-300 VHF Receiver Version 2 with embedded by-passable co-site filter, Standard Receiver Ship Kit (67-P57290R001 and the Receiver AC/DC Power Cable kit (67-P57297R001), includes Operations Manual, Compliant with ED-137 VoIP standard, and Fits in standard 19 inch rack, Qty 1 Ea.

CLIN 0004 [Brand Name]: VHF 2-12W Transmitter Assembly, P/N: 01-P57714R001, Mfr: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., consisting of the Software Defined CM-300 VHF Low Power Transmitter Version 2 with embedded by-passable co-site filter, the Standard Transmitter Ship Kit (67-P57490R001 and the Transmitter AC/DC Power Cable kit (67-P57497R001), includes Operations Manual, Compliant with ED-137 VoIP standard, and Fits in a standard 19 inch rack, Qty 1 Ea.

CLIN 0005 [Brand Name]: CM-300 V2 Extended Warranty: Optional 10 yr Extended Warranty that becomes effective upon expiration of the original 3 year warranty, P/N: CMEXTWRTY, Mfr: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., Optional 10 yr Extended Warranty; the warranty is for GDMS Radios only (CM-300 V2 UR UHF, CM-300 V2 VDR VHF, CM-300 V2 UT UHF, CM-350 V2 UDT UHF, CM-300 V2 VDT VHF, and CM-350 V2 VDT VHF). The Warranty period begins on the date of shipment of the first warranted item ordered under this purchase order. The warranty term ends 13-years following the date of first shipment for all warranted items covered by this xtended warranty. The customer is required to send the radios back to GDMS, which includes paying a $500 TT&E fee, to confirm the radios are in good working condition, before they can purchase another optional 10 year warranty; Qty 4 Ea.

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

In accordance with an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radio Authorization and Modernization Policy Memorandum, paragraph 3, from Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency (HQ AFFSA/A5/8), the General Dynamics Mission System CM-300 V2 VHF and UHF radios have been designated as the preferred replacement solution in order to maintain standardization, ensure interoperability, and retain certification/approval. By using these radios, bases and MAJCOMs avoid FAA National Airspace System certification issues and have spectrum approval for use in the US. These CM-300 series radios also meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandates for

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The brand name General Dynamics Mission Systems CM-300 V2 VHF and UHF radios are the only ones authorized by HQ AFFSA for Air Traffic Control use in the National Air Space System. The solicitation for this brand name requirement will be posted to the government-wide point of entry, FBO.gov, in order to maximize competition in the marketplace; however, the action will be restricted as a brand name requirement due to aforementioned justification in section C.

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

96 OSS will continue to survey the marketplace for suitable alternatives, continue to make recommendations at instrumentation conferences, and continue to follow Headquarters' guidance relating to approved ATC radios. 96 OSS will continue to adhere to changes in ATC radio modernization policy and/or changes in replacement solutions for future needs.

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

24-Jul-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer REBECCA HOPPE, NH-03, Contracting Officer

AFTC/PZIOA-B, 850-882-0334

Signature of Contracting Officer