FA486126P0102 - Determinations and Findings.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a sole source procurement by Air Combat Command, 99th Contracting Squadron. The acquisition covers the purchase and delivery of a Geolocation Kit consisting of four specific components: KIRBY T14 hardware module (Qty. 4), SCEPTRE-1G operation software "Generation 1" (Qty. 1), MONARCH laptop custom-built platform (Qty. 1), and SCEPTRE-MAX software suite (Qty. 1). The contracting officer has determined that a sole source award to 3dB Labs, Inc. is justified under RFO 12.102(a) (Commercial Products and Services) based on findings that only one source is available.

The D&F establishes that this equipment is a required component of a testing package for Air Force Special Warfare operators supporting Combat Air Forces Weapons and Tactics Conference 2026. The contracting officer's research, including internet searches and contractor outreach, confirmed that 3dB Labs, Inc., a U.S. defense-focused signal intelligence (SIGINT) manufacturer, is the sole producer of this equipment. Additionally, 3dB Labs does not distribute these systems through commercial vendors or third-party marketplaces. The determination was signed by AMAL DJEZZAR, SSgt, USAF, Contracting Officer, on August 21, 2026, and is classified as Controlled Unclassified Information.