Brand_Name_Justification_Vindicator_System_KO_Signed2_Redacted.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: 18th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Vindicator System Upgrade

Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2H3G38092AW03

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Vindicator headend equipment, badging equipment, and Vindicator software. All spare parts, manuals, installation, commissioning, and training. The Vindicator headend equipment are vital to continue area surveillance of KAB and maintain security for more than 50K active duty personnel, their family members, civilian employees, contract personnel, and retirees.

The Vindicator system is used to monitor intrusions in key facilities across the 18 Wg, and provides intrusion detection to the 18 Wg PL2 aircrafts. Without the Vindicator, facilities who use IDS will be forced to man their own facilities 24/7.

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

Vindicator should be the brand name for this contract because going with another brand will degrade the security of the current system. Furthermore, the recent base Video Imaging and Control Display System (VICADS) upgrade system is only compatible with Vindicator products. It is also important that the Vindicator technicians are certified to ensure that they install the products without any security concerns. Upgrading the Vindicator system is ideal because it is compatible with the previous newly installed VICADS upgrade. If Vindicator products are not used, this upgrade could affect the current installation of the PL2 area which has both Vindicator and VICADS. Using Vindicator will ensure a seamless transition and maintain system integrity. If another brand is used the potential for systems not communicating with the PL2 area, could cost an additional $500,000 in repairs if the system is damaged with unlike hardware and software.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Kadena Air Base was unable to find another brand that has compatible parts for the existing system. Using a different product would likely degrade the integrity of the current system. The Vindicator is the most compatible system to connect to the current VICADS camera that was recently installed. Failure to use compatible software and hardware could degrade the integrity of the system, possibly making the systems in-operational and unable to communicate.

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

In the future, sources sought and/or market research will continue to be conducted to determine the availability of potential brands that can support the Vindicator System without a substantial duplication of costs. As it currently stands, only Vindicator products can fulfill the requirement.

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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

18-Jul-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

MIYOKO HOKAMA

Signature of Contracting Officer

HOKAMA.MIYOKO.1278115

Digitally signed by

HOKAMA.MIYOKO.1278115948

Date: 2018.07.18 10:34:05 +09'00'