Brand_Name_-_Orion_RCS_-_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

20 Apr 2017 Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 35 Contracting Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan

Project/Program Name: Orion Radio Control Capabilities

Purchase Request/Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Brand Name - Orion Radio Control System 4 (RCS4-IP) - this purchase will include all accessories such as mount, license, touch screen and other necessary materials to operate equipment.

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

The Orion RCS4-IP is currently used across Misawa AB for centralized control over radio communications. New radio control must be compatible with the existing setup and its peripherals. Additionally, personnel are trained to maintain this infrastructure. Purchasing another brand would require an overhaul of existing controls and radios to include training for personnel. The duplication of costs which would be incurred by such overhaul is not expected to be recovered through the addition of competition.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement will be solicited as Brand Name IAW 6.302-1(c) to allow for competition among distributors of Orion equipment.

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

Market research will be conducted prior to any future purchases of the Orion setup to look for additional products that are compatible with Misawa AB equipment. If additional controls are available, the requirement will be competed as full and open.

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

09-Mar-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Ashley M. Grant, TSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

GRANT.ASHLEY.MARIE.1092

863790

Digitally signed by

GRANT.ASHLEY.MARIE.1092863790

Date: 2018.03.09 14:41:45 +09'00'