LSJ 20-086 - e900 Modem - Redacted.pdf

Control Number: 20-086 Contractor: L-3 Communications

Program/Item: e900 Modem Est Dollar Value:

Department of the Army

Limited Source Justification Order under General Services Administration

Multiple Award Schedules

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), Rock Island, IL 61299-8000.

2. Description of Action: The Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) requests a firm fixed price Task Order under General Services Administration (GSA) with L-3 Global Communications Solutions. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedules Program. ACC-RI will execute this action against Federal Supply Schedule contract GS-35F-0718M. ACC-RI projects award for

Transportation Working Capital Funds. An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The SDDC requires replacement modems for the Hawkeye VIII, 1.2 Meter Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT). The Hawkeye VIII VSAT is a small aperture satellite terminal/dish used by SDDC deployable communications program that provides high-speed data communications for Internet, VPN connectivity and video transmission.

SDDC seeks to purchase the following:

Part Number Description Qty Unit Cost Total

0218-0000- 06T

Enhanced Outdoor Unit, iDirect 900, Non- Digital Subscriber Line

1512i9-SSK- 01T

Hawkeye III Lite System System Software Kit, Outdoor Unit iDirect 900

Shipping Total Estimate:

The difference between part number 0218-0000-06T and 1512i9-SSK-01T is that the 0218- 0000-06T is only the modem and 1512i9-SSK-01T has the travel case and all spare cables, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, and connectors to connect back to the Hawkeye VIII Lite satellite terminal.

The proposed action will not include an option provision. The cost estimate provided is based

(b) (4)

(b) (4)

(b) (4)

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Market research did not identify any other manufacturers that could provide modems for the Hawkeye VIII, 1.2Meter Terminal.

8. Other Facts: Procurement History

Contract Number: W52P1J-16-F-0031 for L3 Replacement Modems Sole Sourced to L3 Communications (Large Business) Authority: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable

9. Technical 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

10. 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

11. Best Value Determination: I hereby determine that the order represents the best value to the Government IAW FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(v).

Date: _________________ ____________________________ Babette R. Murphy Contracting Officer

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: _________________ ____________________________ Babette R. Murphy Contracting Officer

MURPHY.BABET

TE.R.1230424930

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MURPHY.BABETTE.R.12304249

Date: 2020.06.19 11:17:52 -05'00'

MURPHY.BABET

TE.R.1230424930

Digitally signed by

MURPHY.BABETTE.R.12304249

Date: 2020.06.19 11:18:28 -05'00'

(b) (4)

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of L3 modems for the Hawkeye III VSAT system under GSA Award Schedule on a sole source basis pursuant to the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and/or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Date: Signature:

ADELAIDE J. TKATCH

Competition Advocate

TKATCH.ADELAI

DE.J.1228712503

Digitally signed by

TKATCH.ADELAIDE.J.12287125

Date: 2020.06.22 08:46:21 -05'00'