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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: : 509 CONS/PKB

Project/Program Name: Command Post Communication System Maintenance

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA462524Q1006

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $38,750.52

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Procure all labor and parts needed to maintain the current communications system. The base year shall be one year in duration (1 May 23 -30 Apr 24). The Contractor will provide a full/unlimited one-year warranty for all hardware/software, materials, and workmanship related to command post communications system maintenance.

1)Audiocodes : Mediant 800B with 2 E1/T1 voice interfaces and 4 Active/Standby GE LAN ports. software Support.

2)AudiocodesMediant 800B 4 FXS voice int 2 Active/Standby GE LAN ports/V.150 functionality License 3)Controller Positions - Primary CP 4)Shuttle Fanless Slim PC 5)Teguar Touch Screen Monitor with Display Port/USB for the Shuttle PC labor 6)Handset 6-wire PTT 7)Tripp Lite UPS 1500VA 940W Battery Back Up Tower AVR 120V RJ45 8)OpenScape Desk: Phone IP 35G HFA txt black 9)SSP 1Y for openscape Xpert V7 advanced client 10)iNem soft Radio Interface Support 11)ASC Voice Recorder support 12)MCS help desk remote and onsite support labor

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The Command Post Advanced Console System received an upgrade to products in September of 2013 to support enhanced communications. Single source maintenance of the telephone system is required due to the fact that it is the only company that can supply the required diagnostics and corrective maintenance. ability to perform remote diagnostics and, in certain circumstances, corrective maintenance on Products through Support Operations Center (SSOC). In addition, is the sole provider who is capable of providing certified parts and Second-level and factory support, when needed. Such offerings are not available through unauthorized third-party maintenance providers. Not maintaining the Command Post communication system will gravely jeopardize the mission communications ability of Whiteman AFB

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

It is determined that due to their proprietary ownership of communications system Software maintenance patches, and ability to perform remote diagnostics and corrective maintenance, the procurement will be solicited via single source methods to

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

All requirements, including the subject requirement, are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that competition is not unnecessarily

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

04-Oct-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Brandan Palma/GS13

Signature of Contracting Officer

PALMA.BRANDAN.MITCHEL

L.1167133750

Digitally signed by

PALMA.BRANDAN.MITCHELL.1167133750

Date: 2023.10.04 12:23:02 -05'00'