Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACC (230627) - S3I 27-001v.2 --_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Justification (CUI) and Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source procurement action for Spirent SimSUPPORT software maintenance licenses.

The Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) seeks to renew Spirent SimSUPPORT software maintenance licenses to sustain existing proprietary Spirent Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) simulation hardware and software utilized in the UH-60M and UH-60V System Integration Laboratories (SILs). This is a new requirement classified as a fixed-price brand name buy with a desired award date of 28 October 2026. The justification establishes that only Spirent Communications can satisfy the requirement due to the proprietary and incompatible nature of the installed simulation architecture. Market research identified alternative vendors (CAST Navigation and Safran—Navigation & Timing) but concluded that transitioning away from Spirent would require complete hardware replacement of two GSS9000 systems, resulting in estimated duplication costs exceeding $1,000,000 and unrecoverable expenses, with no demonstrated technical compatibility or seamless integration capability. The procurement is authorized under FAR 13.106-(b)(1)(ii) for purchases at or below the simplified acquisition threshold where only one source is reasonably available, citing exclusive licensing agreements and brand name requirements. The contracting officer certifies that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on competitive pricing analysis and that sole source procurement is in the Government's best interest.