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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Under 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements pursuant to FAR 13.5

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER

21-16-44PC4029

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

CSFCAMSFXD42 (C3CEN-133-16-8)

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro-Purchase Threshold, but up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold $

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE:

System upgrades, licensing, and installation services to support existing GOTHAM HF-ALE systems in Kodiak, AK. These C4IT services and systems directly support USCG response and support missions in the D17 AOR.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. Rockwell Collins, the OEM, holds all intellectual rights to the GOTHAM system, inclusive of all drawings, schematics, designs, software, firmware, and custom parts. Required connection, configuration and HF compliance testing of the end items (e.g., OEM’s URG-III -2200’s, GOTHAM RCC software, and ALE Datafill ) must be accomplished by OEM certified personnel to ensure the equipment warranty is not voided. Only RC certified/authorized distributors can accomplish this effort.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Rockwell Collins URG-III RT-2200’s and associated software were procured in 2013, on a Sole Source as justified in accordance with FAR Part 8.405-6(b)(1), Brand Name, under GSA Schedule GS-35F-5926H, Task Order HSCG44-44-12-F-P02005. This software is no longer available under GSA Schedule. The USCG has been unable to buy or otherwise attain the intellectual Property Rights as owned by Rockwell Collins, as described above, in connection to the Rockwell Collins’ URG-III-2200 HF radio communication systems, drawings, schematics, designs and custom parts.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE. USCG COMMSTA Kodiak’s mission is to communicate with the maritime public and USCG cutters and aircraft throughout the Alaska AOR. This is accomplished via the GOTHAM HF Cellular Network, which is comprised of proprietary software and hardware. Rockwell Collins URG-III/RT-2200 radio communication systems are installed throughout the entire U.S. Coast Guard. Consistency in these configurations contribute to standardized support and logistics of the Coast Guard’s HF mission throughout the U.S. It is cost effective to continue to upgrade the Rockwell Collins hardware and software. The engineering and installation of new hardware and software packages are estimated to cost more than $6M. It is also estimated to take up to six years or more test, evaluate and implement a new solution to replace all Rockwell Collins’ radio communication systems.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED Once the expected life cycle of the current commodity has ended, the program office, in conjunction with the acquisition team, will seek an alternative source in order to foster competition.

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the justification, is accurate and complete.

LT Andrew G. Siwarski Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

757-686-6728

DATE

8/23/2016

I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

James A. Lassiter Contracting Officer’s Certification.