20180822_SSJ_fluke_signed_redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 934 AW CONF/PK Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F5G3SC8226AW01

Project/Program Name: Fluke DSX2-8QOI-NW copper & fiber optic tester with full OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflector).

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Fluke DSX2-8QOI-NW is a multi-function tester capable of testing and certifying twisted pair Cat 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 7, and 8 cabling, singlemode and multimode fiber optic cables and includes full OTDR capability

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

Fluke DSX2-8QOI-NW kit is required due to security requirements, testing capabilities, and existing systems.

Security requirements prevent us from bringing wireless devices into server rooms where this product is used to test fiber optic cables. The part number is also very specific to the DSX2-8QOI being that it's a kit that includes everything needed to test copper & fiber optic cables which will ensure significant cost savings. 934CS/SCOI personnel currently have on hand and have been routinely using previous versions of this testing kit that reached the end of life support on 30 Jun 2018. Staff have 6 years on the current model and would require training on any new tester. Additionally, staff have between 6-15 years experience with Fluke testers. The SCOI shop utilizes other Fluke field testers as well and are well versed with Fluke LinkWare PC Cable Test Management Software which allows them to view, download & print our past hundreds of test reports in addition to the current & future test reports.

Moving from our existing Fluke DTX-1800 to the DSX2-8QOI-NW tester allows for seamless integration and transitioning with hands on knowledge, training and software integration with the Fluke LinkWare account access.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

It is expected that numerous companies can provide the required brand name with 3 known sources of supply prior to issuance of the soliciation.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

AFRC will continue to monitor technical guidance, publications, the business market, any relevant Government sources and the Internet in an effort to remove competition barriers for future requirements and acquisitions.

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

22-Aug-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Joseph D. Holt/GS-11

Signature of Contracting Officer