Sole_Source_Justification_-_Localizer_PDF_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 36 Contracting Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F1C0SS6207A002

Project/Program Name: Localizer Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The localizer is an air navigational aid used by aircraft to establish lateral and longitudinal course guidance during landing; directly impacting the flying mission. This system is especially crucial during inclement weather, as it provides aircraft course guidance all the way to the ground when visual operations are impossible. If not provided, this system outage will create the potential for mission stoppage. Currently, Andersen AFB has no precision approach for runway 24. In the event that mission aircraft need to recover to runway 24 at this remote location during inclement weather, they will have to divert to another airfield. Due to the proximity of this airfield, divert options available to aircrew unable to land here are extremely limited. These factors combined directly and negatively impact mission planning, execution, and aircrew safety.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

The Localizer's at Andersen are "Command Unique" as they were purchased directly from Selex in 2008. Many of the assets that are needed to restore the localizer are not available in the Air Force Supply system. The only way to purchase this requirement is through sole source. Selex has been identified as the only manufacturer available for Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration Localizer equipment. There are no known companies outside of Selex that are capable of providing replacement parts/service to Andersen AFB localizer.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research has identified that no other company could provide the required product. The current localizer at Andersen AFB, Guam was manufactured by Selex and they are currently the only authorized manufacturer to work on their products.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

Market research was conducted to look for alternative items that could be bought for the Localizer to find only one company that is capable of providing for this requirement. In the future we will continue to reach out and search for other vender's to fill our requirements.

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

16-Aug-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Kelli A. Floyd, SSgt/E-5

Signature of Contracting Officer

FLOYD.KELLI.ANN.1300642469

Digitally signed by FLOYD.KELLI.ANN.1300642469 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, cn=FLOYD.KELLI.ANN.1300642469 Date: 2016.08.16 13:02:06 +10'00'