Single_Source_Justification_signed_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 27 SOCONS/PKA

Project/Program Name: Radio Equipment Upgrade

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2QT049182AG01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 43rd Intelligence Squadron is requesting the purchase of Harris Corporation ground to air radios that are capable of receiving encryption. The requirement includes two (2) meter GPS radios, Six-Bay chargers, rechargeable battery pack, and antennas.

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

Harris is the only company that manufactures and distributes the PRC-152 GPS and COMSEC enabled radios used across the military infrastructure that are also in accordance with AFI 33-106 and compatible with radio systems employed onboard aircraft utilized within the 43d IS mission-set. As Harris radios are used across all MAJCOMS, failure to purchase this specific system will cause an inability to pass secure communications between 43d IS platforms and other military assets.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Research was conducted on AFWAY to see if these requirements could be purchased on the mandatory source. These items are not available. Additionally, a search was conducted on GSA and resulted with Harris Corporation being the only result.

However, not all the items in the requirement were able to be fulfilled through GSA pricing. Furthermore, Harris Corporation was contacted directly to see if they have any certified and approved resellers. Harris Corporation notified the Government that they are the sole provider of their products.

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

The Government will continue to monitor the market to determine potential future sources that can provide encryption and air to ground support through equipment that is already a Government entity. Additionally, the Government will continue to request for a potential listing of resellers from Harris Corporation if the requirement deems it necessary to connect to already purchased, in place, Harris equipment that syncs together.

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

29-Aug-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

CASEY A. STRAW, SSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

STRAW.CASEY.ALLISON.146

4610061

Digitally signed by

STRAW.CASEY.ALLISON.1464610061

Date: 2019.08.29 11:26:06 -06'00'