Brand Name Justification 07012024.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Funding level for this acquisition: >SAT and < $750K > $750K and < $15M

Contracting Activity: 18 CONS

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2H2C114085SC01

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): PRC 117G Harris Radios

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting):

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3403, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ Justification Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION ( AFFARS 5306.304(a))

Date

25 Jun 2024

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity Cristian S. Turain, Capt, USAF 18th OSS 634-9018

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

25 Jun 2024

Contracting Officer Miyoko Hokama, USAF

18 CONS 634-3541

Signature

TURAIN.CRISTIAN.S.107

6717121

Digitally signed by

TURAIN.CRISTIAN.S.1076717121

Date: 2024.06.25 09:06:47 +09'00'

HOKAMA.MIYOKO.1278

115948

Digitally signed by

HOKAMA.MIYOKO.1278115948

Date: 2024.06.25 09:23:40 +09'00'

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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I. Contracting Activity.

18th Contracting Squadron PKA (CONS) Bldg 99, Beerbower Rd Kadena Air Base, Japan, Okinawa

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

This is a new firm fixed price contract IAW FAR 12.207.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

909 Aerial Refueling Squadron requests a roll-on/roll-off C2 system, a hand-held radio, and all relevant accessories. It's imperative that the equipment aligns with stringent mission requirements for the United States Air Force. The Harris AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) RADIO ASSY TYPE 1 MULTIBAND MANPACK WITH GPS and its associated accessories stand out as the only models meeting these criteria. Moreover, this radio model is the established standard used throughout the base.

Required items include:

1 x AN/PRC-117G(V)1(c) RADIO ASSY MANPACK W/ GPS 1 x RF-7800M-V150-OLD SYSTEM SINGLE 50W MULTIBAND MP VEHICULAR NO R/T 1 x RF-5051-PS001 RF-5051 POWER SUPPLY, GREEN 1 x RF-5980-SA101 SPEAKER DUAL NET VEH MOUNT CARC GREEN 1 x 10535-0707-A015 CABLE SPEAKER AUDIO 15FT 1 x 10535-0706-A015 CABLE ASSY,SPKR POWER 1 x 10570-0716-A006 CABLE ASSY- RF-5055 TO A VA U 1 x AN/PRC-152A(V)4 (C) RADIO 152A 2 METER GPS 1 x 12041-3150-03 MICROPHONE ENHANCED LAPEL SPEAKER 3.5MM JACK 1 x 12041-2400-02 BATTERY PK, RECHARGEABLE, 7.0AHR LITHION 1 x RF-5853-CH202 TWO-BAY BATTERY CHARGERHANDHELD BATTERY 1 x 12041-7227-02 KIT, PRC-152 USB/KDU, BOTTOM EXIT

The Harris' AN/PRC-117G(V)l (C) RADIO ASSY; TYPE 1 MULTIBAND MANPACK W GPS is the only radio that meets the following 909 ARS requirements:

a. UHF – LOS

b. VHF – LOS

c. Secure voice and data (KG-84, VINSON, ANDVT capable)

d. HAVE QUICK II

e. MUOS SATCOM

f. DAMA SATCOM

g. HPW SATCOM

h. HPW-IP SATCOM

i. IW SATCOM

j. Flight certified

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

The KC-135, C-17, and many other AF aircraft have been utilizing the Harris PRC-117 for many years, and the radio has

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This brand will also be compatible with other radios on base which will alleviate risk of programs delays if something breaks or an accessory is needed. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) which allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

This item has previously been procured brand name at Fairchild FA462017F0096 and Misawa AB FA520523P0048.

Market research demonstrated that many vendors can supply this product.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer anticipates being able to prove the cost to the Government as fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer intends to prove so using FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iv) "comparison with similar items in a related industry.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research efforts were conducted in accordance with the guidance outlined in FAR Part 10, Market Research. At least 3 vendors were found able to supply this requirement based upon past contracts.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Atlantic Diving Supply expressed an interest and capability of providing this product to meet the needs of the Government.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

No actions can currently be taken on the Government's part to remove or overcome barriers to competition in this arena. Market research will be conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure new entrants are captured for future acquisitions.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by our signatures above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is our responsibility, Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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