JandA_Brand_Name_Unify_System.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: 374th CONS

Project/Program Name: Unify OpenScape Voice Communications System

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: N6287492200100

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $196,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The purchase and installation of Unify OpenScape Voice Communications System and Console Furniture.

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

Unify, Inc. (formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc.) and approved Unify Service Providers are the only authorized sources that can provide services on Unify equipment installed at the 374th AW Command Post, which the USFJ Command Center will be connected to. Connecting to the existing system will ensure system interoperability with high confidence. To utilize any other source would void the current warranty and be a breach of the existing maintenance contract on the equipment.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement is being acquired from Unify Inc and authorized retailers/service providers. Market research reveled that Unify Inc. has partnered with 61 companies capable of fulfilling this requirement. The request for quote will be posted to FBO.gov in order to provide for competition.

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

After market research it has been found that Unify Inc. and Unify Service Providers are the only authorized companies that can service Unify equipment without voiding the existing warranty or maintenance contract.

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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

23-Sep-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

THOMAS E. ESTRADA, SSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 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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