iPads Brand Name JA - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a federal contract. The procurement is for 80 iPad A16s to be used as Electronic Flight Books (EFBs) by the Air Force, specifically for Aeromedical Evacuation crew members. The EFBs will contain up-to-date publications, regulations, aircraft knowledge, and medical compendium necessary for mission execution. The Combat Air Forces (CAF) Operational Mobile Device (OMD) Program is the governing body for device approval.

The contract is being processed by 19 CONS (Contraction Activity), with a funding level between >SAT and ≤$750K. The Purchase Request/Local ID Number is F2STAW5239A001. The document indicates that any authorized Apple product reseller may compete for this requirement, and market research was conducted through internet web searches of electronic retailers. The estimated contract cost is not fully disclosed, but Apple products will be priced using manufacturer MSRP and price catalogs, with pricing determined according to FAR 13.106-3 guidelines. The project lead's coordination date is 26 Aug 2025, with final approval on 03 Sep 2025.