FA558719Q1032_-_AeroFlex_Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

March 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 of 2 respond with their R&S CMA 180 product. After review, however, it was identified that the R&S CMA 180 was not listed on the Air Force Allowance Source Code (ASC) 656XXXA. Therefore, the R&S CMA 180 could not be considered.

After further discussions were held with 48 OSS, apparently only three products were listed on the 656XXXA ASC:

1) AeroFlex T228-A - NSN 6625-01-498-2673

2) HP 8920B - NSN 6625-01-435-3348

3) AeroFlex 3920B - NSN 6625-01-642-5886 Of the three, only the AeroFlex 3920B had the Ethernet capability.

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

This will be a one time brand name purchase. The CM300 radio sets were part of a Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency (HQ AFFSA) effort to modernize air traffic control equipment, and the only CSM to offer the required maintenance capabilities is the AeroFelx 3920B, which includes Ethernet capability. There is no expected replacement to this equipment.

Therefore, future brand name purchases can only be precluded if other brands offer the same capabilities and are included in the 656XXXA ASC.

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-Jun-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

JAYSEN K. CORTEZ, TSgt, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

CORTEZ.JAYSEN.KAY.12946

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Digitally signed by

CORTEZ.JAYSEN.KAY.1294656339

Date: 2019.06.18 10:32:26 +01'00'