Brand Name Justification.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: Mobile Broadband Kits

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The Mobile Broadband Kits provide the capability for the tactical communications to provide network connectivity from a cellular signal. These services are part of the SOF Delivery Node (SDN) Unit Type Code and are therefore standardized across

AFSOC.

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

The Mobile Broadband Kit (MBK) is a part of a specified Unit Type Code that is serial controlled and have requirements dictated by CACI. Equipment is specified by the Program Office to include very specific parts to allow for proper maintenance and control of the systems. The router that is specifically called out within the inventory list for the Unit Type Code of the Mobile Broadband Kit is the CradlePoint IBR900 -FIPS. Stock number: MA5-900F600M-XFA.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Due to the nature of the communications kit being interchangeable with other units throughout AFSOC, the parts that make up the kit must meet the specifications set out by CACI.

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

The kit has specified parts and components that are required. Other equipment is not authorized to be substituted for the parts listed on the inventory listing.

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

17-May-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Evan Halnon, SrA, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name 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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