SSJ-1300670791 - v4.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

1. The FMS UAE effort listed on 1300670791 is available from only one source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer: DRS Technologies Manufacturer POC and Email address: David Harris and dharris@drs.com Manufacturer Address: 2601 Mission Point Blvd Beavercreek, OH 45431

3. Description of the FMS UAE effort required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

The estimated value of this transaction is: AN/USQ-125(V)8 DATA TERMINAL SET WITH EMI CONNECTOR KIT (P/N 34600-601-XXXX) 1 each at $68,122.97and Link Monitor System (LMS) PC-LMS (P/N PC-LMS) 1 each at $15,774.84. Therefore total cost for FY 2017 is $83,897.81 and required delivery 60 days after award.

4. Specific characteristics of the FMS UAE effort that limit the availability to a sole source e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.

DRS is the only company that makes Link-11 data terminal sets. This company’s Link- 11 data terminal set (aka Link-11 modem) is the only data terminal set that is capable of converting audio tones from the radio into a digital Link-11 signal that is compliant with MIL-STD-6011. Link-11 modems are a very specialized piece of military communications equipment, and the interfaces are based on shipboard combat systems called Model 4 that no longer exist. Link-11 data terminal sets are old technology (1950s) that has been removed from most US ships, and all the companies that used to make this kind of equipment no longer make or support this equipment. The market for this equipment is very small now.

5. Other information to support a sole-source buy:

DRS is the only company that makes the AN/USQ-125(V)8 DATA TERMINAL SET WITH EMI CONNECTOR KIT (P/N 34600-601-XXXX) and Link Monitor System (LMS) PC-LMS (P/N PC-LMS). DRS is the only company that makes Link-11 Data Terminal Sets, or Link Monitoring Systems for Link-11. This FMS case is only for Link-11. Link- 11 is the only data link that this country has been approved for, so we must use Link-

11. The Link-11 performance and interfaces are all based on MIL- STD-6011.

mailto:dharris@drs.com

Justification For Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions)

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this Sole- Source Justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

(Signature)

Digitally signed by LASERNA.DAVID.A.1229849146 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USN, cn=LASERNA.DAVID.A.1229849146 Date: 2017.10.25 12:11:06 -04'00'

Date

10/25/2017

Printed Name, Title David A Laserna [Tier 4 or higher Competency Lead]

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Printed Name, Title

[Contracting Officer]

LASERNA.DAVID.A.1229849146