JNWC_PANACEA_J&A_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 55th Contracting Squadron/PKB, Offutt AFB, NE

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

This Justification and Approval (J&A) is required for use of other than full and open competition procedure to procure upgrades, maintenance, and support for the Talen-X Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Autonomous Negotiator Applying Cognitive Effects-Based Analysis (PANACEA) Systems for the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC).

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

10 U.S.C. 2304(f), as implemented by FAR 13.501(a) Sole source (including brand name) acquisitions used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. Talen-X is the sole manufacturer and provider of follow on maintenance for this equipment. Other companies would have to subcontract Talen-X to service or repair our equipment.

Talen-X is the sole manufacturer and holds proprietary rights to all data concerning manufacturing and servicing, therefore they are the only provider of follow on maintenance and repair for this equipment.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Selection of a contractor other than Talen-X would require additional non-compatible equipment to be purchased from another vendor which in turn would require additional training, tools, acclimation period, and would create additional un-serviceable equipment. This jeopardizes our ability to conduct Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), and Counter Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CNPT) operations across the globe.

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

After completion of the base year service contract, steps will be taken to ensure any future contracts are competed if possible and will be available to small business with the capability to provide the requirement.

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

02-Mar-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

COLTEN D. ATWOOD, TSgt, USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer Digitally signed by

ATWOOD.COLTEN.DOUGLAS.1292334113

Date: 2018.03.02 13:18:58 -06'00'