PRC 167 Radios Sole Source Justficication- redacted.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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I. Contracting Activity.

U.S. Air Force (USAF), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), 18th Wing, 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

Purchase of 5 RF radios and ancillary equipment

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

5 AN/PRC-167 RADIO SYSTEM, MIL GPS

5 ANTENNA, BLADE, VHF/UHF, 45 INCH

5 SW, FACTORY OPTION, SATURN ED 4

5 SW, FACTORY OPTION, PHANTOM WRAITH WAVEFORM BUNDLE AN/PRC- 167

10 225-450 & 760-2600 MHZ DUAL BAND ANTENNA,MANPACK

5 ANTENNA, 30MHZ-512MHZ, TNC

5 BATTERY BOX ASSEMBLY

10 BATTERY PK, RECHARGEABLE, 10.3A-HR LITH ION, TAN

5 BATTERY CHARGER, CONDITIONER, 2-BAY

5 MANPACK BATTERY ELIMINATOR

4 TACT MAST ANT SET, 30-512, 670-2600MHZ, GREEN

2 Contingency Communications Kit (CCK)

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures and 41 U.S.C.

1901Simplified Acquisition Procedures

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

This brand will also be compatible with other radios on base which will alleviate risk of programs delays if something breaks or an accessory is needed. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) which allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

This solicitation will be posted on SAM.GOV to allow for maximum competition.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer anticipates being able to prove the cost to the Government as fair and reasonable. The Contracting Officer intends to prove so using FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iv) "comparison with similar items in a related industry.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research efforts were conducted in accordance with the guidance outlined in FAR Part 10, Market Research. At least 3 vendors were found able to supply this requirement based upon past contracts

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

None.

X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

If new tactical air-to-ground radio products become available and will seamlessly operate within the existing USAF radio infrastructure, those items will be considered for future purchases.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.