SSJ_L-Acoustics_Loudspeaker_Equipment_AFBand redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Yes NoIs this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Contracting Activity: 11th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: USAF Band L-Acoustics Loudspeaker Equipment

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Qty 8 L-Acoustics 108P 115V Self-powered 2-way coaxial loudspeaker Qty 8 L-Acoustics 112P 115V Self-powered 2-way coaxial loudspeaker Qty 6 L-Acoustics 5XT 2-way passive coaxial enclosure Qty 6 L-Acoustics ETR5 Adjustable U-bracket for 5XT Qty 8 L-Acoustics X-US1215 Short U-bracket for X12 and X15 HiQ Qty 8 L-Acoustics EMBi Pole mount socket for X-US1215 Qty 1 L-Acoustics LA2Xi US amplified controller 4 x 640 W / 4 Ohms, US version.

Qty 3 L-Acoustics LA4X US amplified controller with PFC 4 x 1000 W /8 Ohms. Ethernet nework. AES/ EBU. US version Qty 8 L-Acoustics SB18 High power compact subwoofer: 1 x 18'' diaphragm Qty 8 L-Acoustics SB18-COV Protective cover for SB18 enclosure Qty 8 L-Acoustics SB18PLA-2 Removable front dolly on wheels for SB18 enclosure Qty 4 L-Acoustics SYVA 2-way-passive enclosure 6 x 5'' LF + 3 x 1.75'' HF diaphragm Qty 4 L-Acoustics SYVA LOW passive enclosure 2 x 12" LF diaphragm Qty 4 L-Acoustics SYVA BASE Baseplate for SYVA system

Qty 2 R&R-brand ,custom road case, black, to carry four (4) 108Ps; 24”x30", 3/8” 7-ply baltic birch, flip top access, wheel cups, four 4”x 2” PU HITECH Colson casters, with USAF Band stencil on 2 long sides OR

EQUAL

Qty 4 R&R-brand custom road case, black, to carry two (2) 112Ps; 24”x30", 3/8” 7-ply baltic birch, front & rear side-door access, wheel cups, four 4”x 2” PU HITECH Colson casters, with USAF Band stencil on 2 long sides OR EQUAL

Qty 2 R&R-brand custom road case, black, to carry 2 SYVA, 2 SYVA LOW, and 2 SYVA BASE;

24”x36”x60” 7-ply baltic birch, with side-hinge front & rear access doors, four 4”x 2” PU HITECH Colson casters, with USAF Band stencil on 2 long sides OR EQUAL

Qty 40 Neutrik NL4 12-gauge/4-conductor speaker cable, male connectors, 5-foot length OR EQUAL Qty 40 Neutrik NL4 12-gauge/4-conductor speaker cable, male connectors, 10-foot length OR EQUAL Qty 40 Neutrik NL4 12-gauge/4-conductor speaker cable, male connectors, 25-foot length OR EQUAL Qty 20 Neutrik NL4 12-gauge/4-conductor speaker cable, male connectors, 50-foot length OR EQUAL Qty 10 Neutrik NL4 12-gauge/4-conductor speaker cable, male connectors, 100-ft length OR EQUAL

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

The US Air Force Band has an existing $670K inventory of L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment, to include loudspeakers, powered speakers, amplifier controllers, design software, mounting hardware, cables, and transport cases. To support its public affairs and community outreach missions, the Band designs and assembles sound reinforcement systems based on the needs of each mission, using these various components of L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment.

The new loudspeaker equipment must properly integrate with the Air Force Band's existing L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment. For that purpose:

--New L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment is mission-critical for hardware compatibility, interchangeability in the event of individual equipment/component failure, and proper systems integration of all presently existing/ operating L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment in use.

--Loudspeaker equipment from other manufactures would not match the audio frequency response, phase response, and directional coverage patterns of L-Acoustics loudspeaker equipment.

--Loudspeaker equipment from other manufacturers would not have compatible physical mounting hardware to connect individual speakers together into arrayed loudspeaker systems.

--The L-Acoustics loudspeaker amplifier controllers contain proprietary L-Acoustics audio filters and electronic preset controls that are tailored to each specific model of L-Acoustics loudspeaker such that each L- Acoustic loudspeaker may function at peak design performance.

--The Band's existing L-Acoustics amplifier controllers are programmed, networked together, and monitored via L-Acoustics (LA) Network Manager software; new amplifier controllers must coordinate, connect, and interface with existing L-Acoustics loudspeakers, other amplifier controllers, and with LA Network Manager, to ensure peak performance of loudspeaker equipment.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

L-Acoustics is a global brand, with several authorized retailers in the United States. Those authorized retailers are free to bid competitively on this loudspeaker equipment.

Every seven to ten years, the Band re-evaluates its loudspeaker equipment, and compares our current loudspeaker equipment needs against mission requirements with new products that are offered by major loudspeaker manufacturers. In the past, we have used systems from Meyer Sound, Apogee Electronics, and L-Acoustics.

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

We will continue to research various audio manufacturers' professional touring loudspeaker product lines when making similar purchases in the future.

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

03-Aug-2022

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Christopher Finik, NH-03, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

FINIK.CHRISTOPHER.J.