Trimble Airfield Surveying Equipment - Brand Name DF Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document for a sole source acquisition by the 36th Contracting Squadron at Pacaf for Trimble brand land survey equipment.

The 36th Contingency Response Squadron requires a brand name exception to purchase Trimble airfield surveying equipment to maintain interoperability and data compatibility with existing surveying infrastructure at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The required equipment includes one Trimble R980i GNSS Base Station, one Trimble R980i GNSS Rover Station, four Trimble R980i UHF Radio Antennas, eight Trimble R980i Rechargeable Batteries, four Trimble R980i Battery Chargers with dual power cords, four Trimble Transportation Cases, two Trimble R980i GNSS Antenna Warranty & Firmware Updates packages, surveying software (RAPID GIS, DCS-MAPS, and Trimble Business Center), and two Trimble TDC-6 units. The justification cites RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name) as the primary authority, noting that the equipment must integrate directly with the squadron's existing Trimble R12i GNSS receiver and TSC7 controller configuration. Use of alternative manufacturer equipment would create compatibility risks, critical failures in contingency operations, and duplication of existing capabilities. Approval authority rests with the Contracting Officer. The determination was signed by Thomas Prospere Jr., SSgt, USAF, 36th Contracting Squadron Contracting Officer, on September 15, 2026.