JA Brand Name 5 RS GPS Repeaters Signed.pdf

Control No: 22-046

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Brand name only at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 411th CSB, RCO-Osan

2. Description of Action: 5 RS GPS Repeater Systems

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number _______________________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________ Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Air Force (OMA) Other Funds:

FY: 22

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

XXXXX (Name)____________________________ ### Address______________________________

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: 4 GPS Repeater Systems – GPS Source Active & Passive Antenna with L1/L2 frequency only capabilities, signal amplifier with smart controller, and surge protector along with all consumables and equipment required to install the systems in 5 RS aircraft hangars

Total Value: $32,000 (estimate)

4. Authority:

FAR 6.301 Other Than Full and Open Competition

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: The purpose of the GPS repeater systems is to decrease maintenance time for U-2 operation checks along with decreasing manning requirements for U-2 maintenance. Only US manufactured MIL spec GPS repeater systems are authorized for use. GPS source is the only company that manufactures the required US manufactured components/systems that are usable with the U-2 aircraft platform. No other brand is manufactured in the US and compatible with the U-2. In addition to GPS Source exclusivity for the U-2 platform, GPS source repeaters are only compatible with other GPS source repeaters.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at 5.202

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: During the period from 23 Aug 2021 – 2 Sep 2021. The Contract Specialist researched online to determine if any other GPS repeater systems were available, that would be an acceptable alternative to GPS Source products. There is none, therefore the Contracting Officer is proceeding with this procurement action as a Brand Name Only requirement.

8. Other Facts: N/A

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: 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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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon publicized pricing data on GSA Advantage.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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