Revised_UTTR_Brand_Name_Justification.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER (AFMC)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH

27 AUG 2014

MEMORANDUM FOR: OL:H/PZIOA

FROM: 75th ABW/SCX

SUBJECT: Request for Brand Name Justification

1. Description of Requirement: Increase the Verizon cellular signal in the UTTR Oasis area. We are providing turn-key operations including design, equipment, installation and programming for the identified locations to boost the Verizon cellular signal to the desired areas.

2. Use of Specific Brand / Mission Impact: Verizon is the only provider of the current cellular service at the Utah Test and Training Range. Sprint Cellular has a tower located near the specified area but it does not have the signal strength to reach the UTTR. AT&T and T-Mobile do not offer service in the area at all. The only way to boost signal in this area is to add an antenna designed to boost cell signal in the specified area. The hardware for this requirement must be Verizon brand to host the Verizon signal.

3. Proposed Brand: Verizon Wireless

4. Attempts to Obtain Competition: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint were contacted about upgrading infrastructure in this area but all declined stating that it would cost between 1.5 and 3 million dollars to add towers to this area. When, and if, another carrier decides to add service to this area, we will consider adding them as a viable option on future acquisitions.

5. Statement: Due to the circumstances specified above, Verizon is the only provider that offers acceptable cellular service to the Oasis area within the Utah Test and Training Range.

_Andrew Locke_____________________ Program/Project Manager’s Signature Printed Name: Andrew Locke Date: 27 AUG 2014

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