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I. Contracting Activity.

Department of the Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron 660 10th St, Suite 222 Whiteman AFB, MO 65305

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

Procurement of 2 data recorders, 3 PCM modules and 4 zodiac media cartridges from Safran Defense & Space, Inc.

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

MDR-8shRC - ATR: Up to 800 Mbit/s (media dependent), 8 slots, receiver for removable RSM media, ATR plate, front panel for MDR8, B-2 compatible - Quantity:2

MMRG8A 75 Ohm: 8 x 20Mbit/s PCM input, 75 Ohm impedance, throughput, packed and unpacked modes, B-2 compatible - Quantity: 3

UMS 512: Rugged Storage Module for MDR Series. eSATA download interface. Operating temperature -40#C to +71#C.

#480 GB storage capacity. B-2 compatible - Quantity: 4

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

FAR 13.501 - Implementation of simplified acquisition procedures, 10 U.S.C. Code 3572 Section 1901

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 B-2A aircraft flight qualified piece of equipment is only procurable from Safran Defense & Space, Inc. The flight qualified telemetry equipment requires identical replacement (no substitute) to support B-2A aircraft during airborne on-range data collection during critical B-2A airborne Force Development Evaluations. Not purchasing this item as a sole source would jeopardize the organization's ability to maintain adequate data collection equipment levels in support of developmental and operational flight test objectives for the B-2 Enterprise. Market research concluded that this specific interface capability and data record module is not sold by any other vendor. These required instrumentation recorders and interface systems were designed by Safran and are exclusively sold and repaired by Safran Defense & Space, Inc..

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

GSA was researched in addition to a Sources Sought posted on SAM.gov on from 19 - 29 August 2025. No vendors responded to the sources sought and no additional information was identified to be able to fulfill this requirement.

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

A previous contract (FA462521P0051) with Safran displays similar pricing with similar items when compared to the quote provided today. After using the CPI Inflation Calculator, it is determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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

GSA was researched and was not a viable option. Market research concluded that this specific interface capability and data record module is not sold by any other vendor. These required instrumentation recorders and interface systems were designed by Safran and are exclusively sold and repaired by Safran Defense & Space, Inc. A Sources Sought was posted on SAM.gov, no vendors responded to the inquiry. As a result of this information, this requirement will procured as a sole source requirement.

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

The devices will be utilized by the Air Force for B-2 developmental and operational test programs. This specific interface capability and data record module is not sold by any other vendor. These required instrumentation recorders and interface systems were designed by Safran and are exclusively sold and repaired by Safran Defense & Space, Inc.

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

No sources aside from Safran expressed interest in the acquisition.

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.

There are no actions planned to change the existing equipment in place. The contracting activity will continue to work on defining future needs to limit barriers to competition.

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.