BRAND Name justification redacted.pdf
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- Antenna Control Unit Federal contract opportunity
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This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) under contracting activity AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZIEB for Project/Program 309/520AE. The procurement is for Delta Telemetry Systems hardware components to support the TAA50 Antennas system, with an estimated contract cost and delivery requirement of 60 days after receipt of order. The required parts include: Antenna Control Unit (P/N: 312110-J1397, Qty: 2), ACU Standard Components Kit (P/N: 309623-11, Qty: 2), Pedestal Printed Circuit Board (P/N: 303060-J1397, Qty: 2), and Maintenance Box (P/N: 301415-01, Qty: 2). These components are used to control the TAA50 Antennas by processing AM and AGC levels from the tracking receiver to autotrack objects. The parts are spare components for an already-installed system and are manufactured exclusively by Delta Telemetry Systems.
The contracting officer documented comprehensive efforts to obtain competition prior to justifying single-source procurement. Competition efforts included searches across 2GIT, GSA, and NASA SEWP; two separate RFQ submissions on NASA SEWP (08/05/25 – 08/11/25 and 08/11/25 – 08/20/25) that generated zero responses; and a Sources Sought announcement on Sam.gov (11/20/25 – 12/05/25) that yielded five responses including one large business and four small businesses. The justification emphasizes that the Delta Telemetry Systems components are mission-critical for compliance and project requirements, and that failure to procure would delay the program and incur substantial costs. Future purchases are anticipated to require brand name justification due to proprietary hardware rights, though emerging products will be evaluated. Contracting Officer Jonathan Graham (TSg/E-6) made the determination on 25-Feb-2026 in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that only a single source is reasonably available.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| antenna control unit Combo Synopsis Solicitation.docx | DOCX document | |
| Q and A.docx | DOCX document | |
| Equipment List PDF.pdf | ||
| antenna control unit Combo Synopsis Solicitation.docx | DOCX document | |
| Equipment List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
April 2021 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 2 of 2 system that is already installed. If not purchased, the program will not be in compliance, and the program won't meet project requirements. This would delay the project and cost $ due to the delay.
Therefore, to maintain the integrity, reliability, and safety of the TAA50 Antennas, and to avoid incurring substantial financial and logistical burdens, the Government is restricting this procurement to any other brands, ensuring continued compliance with established technical requirements and operational standards.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
A comprehensive search across Second Generation Information Technology Solutions (2GIT), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (NASA SEWP). The parts were found on NASA SEWP, and it was recommended that the CO submit an RFQ on NASA SEWP. The RFQ was posted from 08/05/25 - 08/11/25 and 08/11/25 - 08/20/25. After two RFQ submittals with 0 responses the CO suggested that this request be changed to full and open. Sources sought on Sam.gov from 11/20/25 - 12/05/25. The Sam.gov RFI received five responses. One large business and four small businesses.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
It is anticipated that future purchases will still require a brand name justification due to the proprietary nature of the hardware rights associated with this acquisition. Emerging products will be considered and evaluated to determine if equivalent capability or better products exist that can fulfill the needs of the government.
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
25-Feb-2026
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Jonathan Graham TSg/E-6
Signature of Contracting Officer GRAHAM.JONATHAN.KIRK.1 Digitally signed by
GRAHAM.JONATHAN.KIRK
Date: 2026.02.25 13:23:13 -07'00'
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