Limited Sources Justification.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD

HEADQUARTERS, 186TH AIR REFUELING WING (AMC)

MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI

MEMORANDUM FOR WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 28 September 2020

FROM: 186ARW/MSC

SUBJECT: Limited Sources Justification iPad Minis

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: To acquire a brand name justification and approval to acquire 65 Apple iPad

Minis. The manufacture is Apple.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

This requirement is what is needed for Mobility Air Force (MAF) Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). All crewmembers shall maintain an EFB. iOS14.0.1 is configured for MAF EFB the approved operating system.

AUTHORITY CITED: Citation: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

The Statutory Authority for this action is 11.105(a)(1) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the

Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs iOS 14.0.1 is configured for Mobility Air

Forces Electronic Flight Bag

EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: I searched online for other vendors that sold similar items to this product, and no other vendors were found to provide these items.

ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION: I will continue to search for possible vendors to acquire these items.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION: “I certify the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the J&A, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: “I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the Limited Source Justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

NAME: SMSgt Donna Lewis

TITLE: Base Contracting Officer