MCQ_single_source_justification_Redacted.pdf

This Single Source Justification document details a strategic acquisition by the 673 Contracting Squadron (673 CONS) at JBER, AK for the MCQ Expeditionary Alarm System for the 673 SFS. The procurement involves a firm-fixed-price contract to secure MCQ software, focusing on optimizing operational effectiveness and safeguarding critical assets. The software provides enhanced perimeter security, Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) system capabilities, and ground radar and alarm functionalities that can be deployed across various operational locations.

A comprehensive market survey revealed no alternative vendors offering a compatible software/licensing solution with the existing MCQ hardware, justifying the single-source procurement. The estimated contract cost is redacted, but the document notes that acquiring a fully compatible system would impose substantial financial burden. The 673 SFS proactively mitigated costs by procuring necessary hardware through a re-purposing effort. The contracting officer has determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available. The document also outlines future plans to explore strategies fostering competition, including market research, exploring alternative solutions, and engaging in outreach efforts to attract new vendors.