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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZIMB

Project/Program Name: Waveform Generators to support Hill AFB DATS stations

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2DCBK9281A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 523rd Electronic Maintenance Support Group (MXSG)/Electronic Maintenance Support Squadron (EMXS) is in need of five (5) each of Waveform Generators to support their DATS stations. The DATS parts shall be "brand name" to meet or exceed the specifications of the DATS test stands currently located at Hill AFB.

DATS Parts Requirements: E1441A Waveform Generators (1-slot, message-based, C-size VXI module) E1441A-001 Phase lock/TCXO timebase option installed R-50C-011-5 Calibration plan (5 years) E1441A-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration

Extended Warranty (5 years)

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

Brand Name Justification:

The specific exception that precludes the fair opportunity process for this acquisition is FAR 16.505(b)(2) "Items peculiar to one manufacturer" Brand-name. The DATS parts are the only parts that are compatible with the equipment and test stands currently being used at Hill AFB.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

N/A

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

DATS Parts will be obsolete on 30 November 2019. The Government will continue to monitor the marketplace for any other means to obtain these parts if the need becomes necessary.

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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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

31-Oct-2019

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Hideo Mera/ GS-12

Signature of Contracting Officer

MERA.HIDEO.NMN.1187632

Digitally signed by

MERA.HIDEO.NMN.1187632591

Date: 2019.10.31 08:54:38 -06'00'