IP Safe_Sole_source_justification - CO Signed.pdf

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: 22d Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: ATF CSST IP Safe for SIPRNet

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F2Z2954120AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $24,973.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

22 CS has a single source requirement to procure Trusted Systems items in the form of equipment, and licenses, specifically for Authentication Services on SIPR network, this is used to provide means to secure our network from unauthorized access of devices.

The TSM131WD-SC, along with its supporting components, is the sole solution authorized to securely lock devices within approved safes while permitting power-up and connectivity for updates. Notably, this device integrates Department of Defense (DoD)-approved biometrics, seamlessly compatible with AF CAC. This comprehensive solution combines DoD-certified hardware and software with industry-recognized biometric technology, ensuring the highest level of security for computing operations within an office environment.

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

Trusted Systems has the only combination of the approved hardware and software on the Air Force APL, as well as, biometric equipment to assure only approved access to SIPRNet while meeting TEMPEST requirements within an office space. this has been vetted and approved by the wing Cyber Security Office.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Following extensive research, Trusted Systems is the only vendor we found that contains all the DoD devices (STIGed, MUDGED, etc.). No solution could be found that integrated a GSA approved type 5 safe with biomdetric capabilities. Notably, this solution was also successfully replicated and implemented at McChord Air Force Base, where it was selected to secure all commander's offices.

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

Market research will be conducted in future requirements in order to find other possible vendors that can provide this requirement.

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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

09-Sep-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Adam A. Factor, 1st Lt, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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