I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification Thinklogical_redacted (1).pdf
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- Thinklogical Equipment Purchase, WADS, JBLM, WA
- Solicitation number
- W50S9E26QRD05
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This is a Justification Review Document for a single-source contract action by the National Guard Bureau.
The contracting activity (194 MSC) is procuring Thinklogical Integration services for the Western Air Defense Sector located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The requirement involves installing new Thinklogical equipment, programming the Thinklogical Matrix, and interfacing with Thinklogical for the Security Control Point Manager (SCPM). The contracting officer has determined this procurement constitutes a sole source contract action under 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the contract type specified as Firm Fixed Price funded through O&M Air resources. The single-source justification is based on brand compatibility requirements, as the customer's existing systems currently operate Thinklogical equipment, and introducing alternative manufacturers' equipment would interfere with or degrade operational functions. The justification notes that while competition exists among manufacturers of similar KVM systems, maintaining the same manufacturer after initial system implementation is in the government's best interest to achieve maximum operational capability. Market research was conducted through internet searches and review of previously purchased similar items for other units within the wing. The document indicates this is a new contract action with control number W50S9E26QRD05. The Contracting Officer (SMSgt Justin Scherer) certified on July 10, 2024, that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and that the justification is accurate and complete.
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 1 of 3SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 1 of 3
CUI//SP-SSEL
JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373
1. OVERVIEW
a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price
Thinklogical Integration - CFS, CSNI & SCIF
c. Authority
41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.
d. Technical Representative
Name Title Email Phone Date
Nathan D. Aupperle IT Project Manager nathan.aupperle.1@us.af.mil (253) 982-4816 June 15, 2026
e. Contracting Officer
Name Title Email Phone Date
SMSgt Justin Scherer Contracting Officer justin.scherer.1@us.af.mil (253) 512-2178
Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)
Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)
Name Title Email Phone Date
MSgt Ryan Dugan Contracting Specialist ryan.dugan.3@us.af.mil (253) 512-2174 July 02, 2026
2. REVIEWS
I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.
Program Manager (If applicable.)
Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)
Controlled by: National Guard Bureau
Controlled by: Local Office
CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION
Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON
POC: SMSgt Justin Scherer (253) 512-2178 (Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 CUI//SP-SSEL 2 of 3
Single Source Determination Guidance
Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)
W50S9E26QRD05
1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC
194 MSC Western Air Defense Sector/225th SPTS/SCXP MSgt Nathan D. Aupperle
2a. NATURE OF ACTION
Sole source; Individual Basis
b. Contract Action
New Contract
c. Contract Type
Firm Fixed Price
d. Fund Type
O&M, Air
3a. ESTIMATED PRICE
4a. Name of Requirement
Thinklogical Integration - CFS, CSNI & SCIF
b. Description of Requirement
Installing new TL equip, programming TL Matrix, and interfacing with TL for SCPM.
c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements
Brand name is required to insure compatibility and is proprietary between all of the components.
5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?
Yes, details are below. No.
6a. AUTHORITY CITED
41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.
b. Reason for Authority Cited To ensure compatibility between existing KVM systems and new systems being procured, the purchase of similar manufacturer is preferred to maintain full systems capability. The customer's system is currently using Thinklogical systems in their operations, adding other manufacturer's equipment may interfere or degrade their operational functions.
7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS
Include MFR with solicitation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)).
8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
a. Efforts to Obtain Competition Manufactuerers of these type of components would need to open up their systems to full compatitibility or sync their efforts to have their systems match those of their competitors.
b. Actions to Increase Competition Competition does exist as multiple systems are out there that do similar operations, but currenlty once a system is in place maintaining that same manufacturer is in the best interest of the government to achieve maximum operational use.
c. Market Research Market research was conducted using internet search and through a review of previously purchased items of a similar nature for other units within the wing.
d. Interested Sources
Thinklogical
e. Other Facts WADS has a seperate facility and network located on JBLM thus having a different system than those previously procurred for units on Camp Murray (who use Crestron), is increasing our procurement base and supporting other manufacturer's of these items.
9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION
Technical and Requirements
I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Name Date Title
Nathan D. Aupperle June 15, 2026 IT Project Manager
Phone Email
(253) 982-4816 nathan.aupperle.1@us.af.mil
11. APPROVAL
Contracting Officer (KO)
1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.
2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)
Name Date Phone
JUSTIN D. SCHERER 10 July 2024
Email justin.scherer.1@us.af.mil
12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS
After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:
1. Dollar amounts.
2. Names.
3. Signatures.
4. Proprietary information.
FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2
AUPPERLE.NATHAN
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Digitally signed by
AUPPERLE.NATHAN.DUANE.109503
Date: 2026.06.15 07:01:40 -07'00'
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Digitally signed by
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Date: 2026.07.10 09:04:18 -07'00'
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