EA-37 Headsets Brand Name_Redacted.pdf
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- Brand Name EA-37B Headsets
- Solicitation number
- FA487725QA500
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This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for David Clark headsets for the EA-37B aircraft. The 355 Contracting Squadron is seeking to procure 50 David Clark 40600G-05 H 10-13X Headsets specifically designed for EA-37B aircrew use, with unique requirements including long-duration flight capabilities, dichotic functionality, and compatibility with aircrew personal protective gear. The procurement is structured as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside with a North American Industry Classification System Code of 334310.
Key procurement details include a Request for Quote (RFQ) with solicitation number FA487725QA500, with all questions due by 21 July 2025 at 2:00 PM ET and quotes due by 23 July 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. The vendor must be an authorized David Clark Reseller, with delivery as FOB Destination. Important additional requirements include REAL ID compliance for base access beginning 7 May 2025, and the right is reserved to make multiple or no award if advantageous to the government.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION April 2021 Page 1 of 1
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No
Contracting Activity: 355 Contracting Squadron
Project/Program Name: EA-37B HEADSETS
Requested supplies are David Clark headsets for aircrew use on EA-37B for long duration sorties, operations, and operational sustainability.
The David-Clark 40600G-05 H 10-13X Headsets, associated equipment, and support are required for operational requirements of the EA-37B. This brand/model of headset is specifically designed for EA- 37/B aircrew use for long duration flights, operations, and operational sustainability. Additionally, headsets currently available from the aircraft manufacturer do not properly support sustainability needs, timely replacement requirements, personal protective gear worn by aircrew, and projected future aircrew manning numbers as they are designed to be utilized with the civilian Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Next, early fielding of the EA-37B aircraft as well as Interim Operational Capability timelines do not allow for purchases outside of this Brand Name headset.
Finally, no other brand/model provides the dichotic capability necessary for use with the EA-37B aircraft.
A brand name requirement will be utilized as there are multiple suppliers available for this item. Efforts to obtain competition will be used to the maximum extent practicable. In this case, a total small business set-aside will be utilized, posted on GPE for small business to provide the equipment.
The goal of 355 CONS is to utilize the most efficient and affordable method of procuring supplies in an effort to meet the customer's needs and mission in a timely manner. We are consistently utilizing all available avenues to identify vendors via previous purchase history, market research, known resources, and approved innovative methods.
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.
Section A: General Contract Information
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
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION April 2021 Page 1 of 1
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