Brand_Name_J&A_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 766th Specialized Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: STRATCOM Dual Path Cooling Unit for EHF terminal

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2CTCP7010AC01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

STRATCOM (CMSA PAC) requires the procurement of one (1) Dual Path Refrigerated Cooling Unit, Model 49545, Series 400, in direct support of the Cruise Missile Support Agency Pacific legacy Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Terminal.

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

The specified make and model of cooling unit was specifically designed for and installed in STRATCOM's EHF terminal. The exact cooling unit, manufactured by Electro Impulse, Inc., is required as it meets all specifications and requirements for the specific EHF terminal.

Electro Impulse is uniquely aware of the technical specifications and thresholds required to maintain the optimal operating environment for STRATCOM's operationally critical EHF terminal as Electro Impulse designed and engineered this cooling unit specifically for this exact

EHF terminal. An "Or Equal" cooling unit will not be compatible with the EHF terminal and there would be considerable costs associated with altering the terminal to work with any other cooling unit.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market Research has revealed that the cooling unit manufacturer has one (1) authorized reseller. Mr. Mark Rubin, President of Electro

Impulse, confirmed via memorandum that Pioneer Industries is an authorized reseller of Electro Impulse products for military end use only.

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

Given the above and due to the unique integration requirements, the steps that can be taken to preclude a future brand name award is limited. Items such as the one requested can only be procured from the manufacturer and its authorized reseller. No other cooling unit brand can integrate into the EHF Terminal and satisfy the customer's requirement. The 766th Specialized Contracting Squadron will continue to conduct market research for future requirements of this type to validate such restrictions.

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

28-Feb-2017

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

TSgt Alex J. Nieves