18Q3028_Brand_Name_J&A.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 325 CONS

Project/Program Name: Locator Beacon, RescueMe PLB1

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F4A1038074AN01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $38,000.94

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

325 OSS/OSL has a requirement for 127 locator beacons manufactured by Ocean Signal, specifically the RescueMe PLB device.

Mfr P/N - PLB1

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

FAR 6.302-1(c) (1) - Application for a brand name description. In accordance with AFI 11-301 Volume 2, the Air Force Major Command (MAJCOM) determines what device is authorized for use in survival kits. MSgt Pulley from ACC A3/A3TO was contacted to determine what locator beacon is authorized for use in Air Combat Command (ACC). The Contracting Office was referred to Policy Letter titled, HAF-AFECM17027 by HQ AF/A3TF. The Policy Letter states that RescueMe PLB1 was selected as the authorized replacement item for the Peacetime PRC-90 series radio.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

In accordance with Policy Message, CY2018-006 by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC); the RescueMe PLB1 device was chosen after exhaustive testing and evaluation of six (6) different Commercially off the Shelf (COTS) Personal Locator Beacons (PLB).

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

The Air Force MAJCOM determines the authorized locator beacon that shall be used in survival kits per AFI 11-301 V2. The government will continue to conduct market research to determine if changes in the Air Force Instructions (AFI) require an alternative locator beacon.

Additionally, the government will continue to research updated AFIs and Policy Letters to determine if authorized locator beacons will be utilized.

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

10-May-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SSgt Yaal Kand, 325 CONS/PKAC

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) Page of Section A: General Contract Information Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards 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.

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