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Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction

Is this a brand-name justification? [gJ Yes D No Please provide the product title and description. [ FAR16.505(a)(4)(i) 1

Brand-Name Product Title: Voyager 2 Slim Mobility System

Brand-Name Product Description: GSDD V2 Mobility Kit

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Contracting Activity: 20th Contracting Squadron

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program Name (and Program Element, if applicable): N/A

Estimated Cost/Price of the Order (including options): -

D Yes

Type Program (see DAFFARS 5302.101 for definitions): D PEO Program [gJ Operational

Type of Determination: [gl Individual D Class Expires: [ click and select]

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(1) Contracting Activity:

The 20th Contracting Squadron is the contracting activity for this requirement.

(2) Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

D Enterprise

This requirement is for a Voyager 2 Slim Mobility System/GSSDD V2 Mobility Kit. This kit will provide 1 Starshield terminal kit, 2 Cisco 6300 routers, 2 Cisco 6300 Network Advanced Software Lincenses, 1 Viasat KG250X Taclance, 1 Cases2Go 2U rackmount case, and 1 Voyager 2 Slim Klas Kare which includes contracted 24/7 technical support services.

(3) Description of the supplies/services required to meet the agency's needs:

The Voyager 2 Slim Mobility System/GSSDD V2 Mobility Kit provides secured deployable communications allowing us to support Mission Generation Force Elements in austere locations. This requirement is also a Wing Commander directive.

(4) Justification for restricting consideration to a brand-name item:

Shaw AFB currently requires the specific name brand equipment as other manufactures/brands to not currently posses an authority to operate. Regarding the routers, Shaw AFB layer 3 devices that are currently in use are 90% Cisco and are needed to ensure compatibility with currently deployed systems.

(5) Contracting Officer's determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:

NASA SWEP prices has already been determined fair and reasonable.

(6) Other facts supporting the justification:

Acquiring an Expeditionary Communications Flyaway Kit will significantly enhance base fighter squadrons' capabilities by providing highly deployable encrypted rapid communications worldwide. This advanced kit enables seamless and secure communication, ensuring that fighter squadrons can swiftly coordinate and execute missions regardless of their location or operational environment. By facilitating real-time information sharing and tactical adjustments, the kit directly contributes to increased operational effectiveness. Furthermore, it supports the principles of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) by allowing v 18 Jan 2024 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION Page 1 of4