SingleSource_30 OSS Airfield BASHCannon Parts Replacements_CO_S_20250807_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the 30th Operations Support Squadron at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The procurement is for Scare Wars BASH Cannon System Parts Replacement and Repairs, with a purchase request number F4D1B15112AW01. The contract involves replacing several pieces of equipment including 28 R4 Electric BASH cannons, 28 pressure reducing valves, 10 Rotomat Motors, 5 Scare Wars Controllers, and one industrial workstation.

Reed-Joseph International is the sole source provider, with their Scare Wars system already in use at the Vandenberg SFB airfield. The justification highlights that the equipment is proprietary, with no alternative sources available. The purchase will replace existing equipment that has experienced severe corrosion in the coastal marine environment. The document notes that the new BASH Cannons have been hot-dip galvanized for improved corrosion resistance, and the system has previously demonstrated effectiveness in wildlife deterrence and improved flight safety. The contracting officer has determined that a single source is reasonably available, with the document dated April 2021 and the contracting officer's signature dated 07-Aug-2025.