IOPLEX_Upgrade_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: AFTC/PZIEA Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F1S0AZ6207B001

Project/Program Name: Avtec/RT Logic Network Upgrade IOPlex renewal

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

1. Serial I/O module 8‐Port RS‐422 20 Mbps/port - 4 each

2. Converter I/O module 1‐port RS‐530 High Speed TTL (Standand BNC Included IOP‐CBL0102 cable) - 32 each

3. 110/220 VAC Power Supply - 4 each

4. CPU and software - 4 each

5. Gigabit Ethernet Module 1‐port - 4 each

Annual renewal of 86 IOPLEX systems via RT Logic (previously known as Avtec) - POP 1 Oct 16 - 30 Sep 17

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

The RT Logic IOPLEX chassis and its specialized interface modules are the replacement for obsolete

The IOPLEX ATM multiplexor is a recent major infrastructure investment where protection of said investment was warranted with a previous support contract. Hardware support included repair or replace services. RT Logic is the sole manufacturer of the IOPlex product and is the sole provider of the support services mentioned above so no other vendor can provide replacement hardware components for the IOPlex multiplexor.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Market research efforts were performed by browsing through several Internet websites, Federal Supply Schedules, and by attending several conferences.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

The customer and Acquisition Specialist will continue to perform market research in seeking other suppliers that can provide future requirements to promote the CICA of 1984.

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

21-Sep-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Charles C. McKinley, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

MCKINLEY.CHARLES.C.