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

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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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 < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M

Contracting Activity: AFSC OL:H PZIOA

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): 84 RADES Survey LIDAR Equipment

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Operational Contracting

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304a, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

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

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

19 Mar 2019

Project Lead / Program Mgr / Requiring Activity

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

11 Apr 2019

Amanda Holmes, Contracting Officer

OL:H/PZIOA

Signature

HOLMES.AMANDA.MAR

IE.1290930312

Digitally signed by

HOLMES.AMANDA.MARIE.1290930312

Date: 2019.04.11 07:57:35 -06'00'

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I. Contracting Activity.

Air Force Sustainment Center, Operating Location Hill AFB, Utah

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

Single Source Award of Commercial Firm Fixed Price Contract

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

84 RADES is transitioning to a new process of gathering data in field and utilizing 3D Light, Distance and Range (LiDAR) data. VZ-2000i 3D Imaging Sensors, and associated equipment, provide long range, accurate LiDAR capabilities, ease of transport, a Global Positioning System (GPS) and durability in adverse weather. The VZ-2000i has an effective range of 2km, has millimeter accuracy with an onboard GPS, and is a sealed system allowing it to be used in adverse weather conditions. Other features include proprietary software that allows for ease of data manipulation, a camera that allows for coloriezed point clouds to aid in data scrubbing, additional batteries to extend instrument usage while out in the field.

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

6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source an No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

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 84 RADES has developed specialized software called Radar Coverage Prediction 3 (RCP3), for modeling the coverage of ground based radars . One of RCP3's inputs is the surrounding terrain data. Current requirements calls for us to receive this data (3D scanner) and ingest it into the RCP3 automatically. allows integration of this data into the existing tolls as their equipment uses a standard format for their internal data.

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

84 RADES performed extensive research on various 3D scanners and based on their criteria of precision, compatibility with RADES software, ease of use, portability and cost which determined that had the 2 best scanners on the market. The team chose a test site on HAFB and conducted a terrain survey using current techniques and software. This was to ensure we provided a fair comparison of both scanners.

out performed in all predetermined categories. Primarily the scanner and supporting software has the capability to export a file(.las) which could be imported directly into current RADES software (global mapper) with no additional modifications. scanner, while meeting the range requirement of 1km, has a propriety internal format making it impossible to use this data with the current software developed and used by 84 RADES. open software allows for us to integrate this data into 84 RADES software as their equipment uses a standard format for their internal data.

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

Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable using FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(ii) and (vi), Comparison of Proposed prices to Historical prices, and Comparison of Proposed prices to prices found during market research for the same or similar

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

84 RADES performed extensive research on various 3D scanners and based on their criteria of precision, compatibility with RADES software, ease of use, portability and cost determined that had the 2 best scanners on the market, to include multiple market surveys, as well as Internet searches for LIDAR products.

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

N/A

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

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.

The software currently in use by 84 RADES is developed in-house by the Air Force and is not commercially available.

Additionally, creating a new piece of software to be able to interface with both , as well as any other manufacturer's equipment would be an unreasonable cost in additional development. Should the cost drivers, or the software change, the possibility of opening it's capabilities to other pieces of equipment become present, and will be explored at such a time.

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 my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.