FAR_13_SSJ_REDACTED.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for annual software maintenance and hardware support services for Cure 9000 software and iSTAR hardware. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PZLET) intends to award a single-source contract to Johnson Controls in Dublin, Ohio, for a 12-month license period with FY25 3600 R&D funds. The total estimated contract cost is being withheld.

The justification centers on the proprietary nature of the Cure 9000 software and iSTAR hardware, which are exclusive products of Johnson Controls. The document emphasizes that only certified Johnson Controls integrators can effectively service these systems, and alternative vendors cannot provide equivalent expertise. The acquisition strategy includes extensive market research to identify potential competitors, which concluded that no alternative sources exist. The contracting officer has determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available. The contract is not part of an AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan, and the planned award date is 23-Apr-2025.